Saudi, Algerian culture ministers discuss strengthening bilateral ties
Saudi Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah met Algeria’s Culture Minister Malika Bendouda in Algiers to discuss cultural cooperation.
Key Takeaways
AISaudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan met with Algeria’s Minister of Culture and Arts, Dr. Malika Bendouda, in Algiers today during his official visit to attend the 2026 Algiers International Book Fair, where Saudi Arabia will be the guest of honor.
At the start of the meeting, Prince Badr congratulated his Algerian counterpart on hosting the 2026 Algiers International Book Fair, wishing the Algerian government and people continued prosperity and progress.
The meeting highlighted the strong cultural ties between the two countries and emphasized the importance of joint cooperation across various cultural fields.
The meeting was attended on the Saudi side by Deputy Minister of Culture Rakan Altouq, Saudi Ambassador to Algeria Dr. Abdullah Al-Bassiri, and Assistant Deputy Minister for International Cultural Relations Dr. Fahad Al-Humaidani.