Algerian president meets Saudi culture minister at Algiers International Book Fair

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune received Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan at the presidential palace today, on the sidelines of the minister's visit to the 2026 Algiers International Book Fair, where Saudi Arabia is the guest of honor.

At the start of the meeting, the minister conveyed greetings from King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to the Algerian president, along with their wishes for his health and happiness, and continued progress and prosperity for Algeria and its people.

The minister also congratulated President Tebboune on the occasion of hosting the 2026 Algiers International Book Fair.

The meeting highlighted the strong ties between the two countries and the importance of cultural cooperation, as well as the need to coordinate positions on cultural issues within international and regional organizations to serve their mutual interests.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture Rakan Al-Touq, Saudi Ambassador to Algeria Dr. Abdullah Al-Bassiri, and Assistant Deputy Minister for International Cultural Relations Dr. Fahd Al-Humaidani.