Matt Carthy
Ceist:102. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his engagements with the government of Algeria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17771/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 April 2024
102. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his engagements with the government of Algeria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17771/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAlgeria is an important partner for Ireland and the Government maintains regular communications at official level, through our respective accredited embassies, as well as via the European Union.
Ireland and Algeria are both active members of international organisations, including the United Nations. Algeria is currently a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and is an important political actor in the region and in multilateral organisations, including the UN, African Union and Union for the Mediterranean. The relationship between the EU and Algeria falls under the EU-Algerian Association Agreement, which entered into force in 2005.