On April 15th, the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Overseas Chinese Affairs issued a statement on the 14th local time, announcing that 12 French embassy staff were considered unwelcome and ordered to leave the country within 48 hours. The statement emphasized that this move is a response to France’s recent detention of an Algerian consular staff member. Previously, French European and Foreign Minister Barrow issued a statement after visiting Algeria on April 6th, stating that France is willing to “rebuild a partnership based on equality” with Algeria, which will benefit both countries. Algerian President Teben received a phone call from French President Macron on March 31, during which the two sides had a long, candid, and friendly conversation on the current status of bilateral relations and the accumulated tension in recent months.
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