Watan-Tensions between Algeria and France persist following controversial statements from French officials claiming that Paris has provided Algeria with financial aid worth 800 million euros, along with threats to halt this assistance. Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune broke his silence, asserting that his country does not rely on any external aid, emphasizing, “Algeria needs only God and its people.”
Tebboune described the French claims as reflecting “ignorance of Algeria,” stressing that his country rejects any attempts at political pressure from any party. The Algerian president’s remarks were a response to claims from the French far-right, which alleged that such aid was part of developmental programs.
In the same context, the Algerian News Agency categorically denied the existence of any financial aid from France, considering these allegations an attempt to blackmail Algeria amid its independent stance on the international stage. The agency clarified that Algeria relies on its own capabilities and noted that the figures for French exports and investments in Algeria do not align with Paris’s claims.
French exports to Algeria amounted to approximately $3.2 billion in 2023, while French investments did not exceed $2.5 billion, a figure Algeria deems modest compared to other countries. These tensions arise amid increasing pressure from France to strengthen its influence in Algeria, which has been met with firm responses from the Algerian leadership.
It is worth noting that these tensions are not new, as relations between the two countries have witnessed recurring crises over statements and actions related to political and economic issues. Observers believe that Algeria is striving to maintain its sovereignty, free from any external interference or pressure, thereby reinforcing its position as an economically and politically independent state.
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