On Monday, the government of the Republic of Turkey and its Algerian counterpart signed 15 cooperation agreements in various fields.

The agreements were signed at the Turkish Presidential Complex in the capital, Ankara, in the presence of the leaders of the two countries, Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Abdelmadjid Tebboune.

In this context, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu and Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad Ramtane Lamamra signed an agreement on opening a Turkish international school in Algeria.

Turkey’s Minister of Family and Social Services Derya Yank and Minister of National Solidarity, Family and Women’s Issues Kütsar Kriko signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the field of social services.

Turkish Minister of Environment, Urban Planning and Climate Change Murat Korum and Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad Ramtane Lamamra also signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the environmental field.

Turkish Minister of Resources and Energy Fatih Donmez and Algerian Minister of Energy and Mines Mehmet Arkab signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the mining field.

A memorandum of cooperation in combating transnational organized crime was also signed by Turkish Minister of Interior Suleyman Soylu and Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad Ramtan Lamamra.

Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy and Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad Ramtane Lamamra signed an agreement on opening cultural centers in Turkey and Algeria.

Turkish Minister of Education Mahmut Ozer and Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad Ramtan Lamamra also signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the field of education.

The Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology, Mustafa Varank, signed with the Minister of Small Enterprises in the Algerian Cabinet, Nassim Diafat, a memorandum of understanding in the field of small business.

A memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the fields of technology and innovation was also signed by the Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology Mustafa Varank and the Algerian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Abdelbaki Benziane.

The Turkish Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Vahid Kırıçı, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the National Community Abroad Ramtane Lamamra signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the field of fisheries and aquaculture.

Turkish Trade Minister Mehmet Muş and Algerian Industry Minister Ahmed Zghidar signed a memorandum of understanding on the adoption of halal between the two countries.

In the field of public works, a memorandum of understanding was signed by the Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Adel Kara Ismailoglu and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the National Community Abroad Ramtan Lamamra.

The head of the communications department in the Turkish presidency, Fahrettin Altun, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the National Community Abroad, Ramtane Lamamra, also signed a protocol of cooperation in the field of media between the two countries.

The President of the Turkish Federation of Chambers and Exchanges, Rifat Hisarcioglu, and the President of the Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Shabab Al-Tayeb, signed a memorandum of understanding on the establishment of the Forum of the Turkish-Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

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The Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Jens Stoltenberg said that Turkey is an important ally and that dialogue will be held with it to dispel its concerns about Sweden and Finland’s membership in the alliance.

This came during a joint press conference with German Foreign Minister Annalena Birbock on Sunday, following the informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Berlin.

Stoltenberg indicated that the decision to join NATO is up to Sweden and Finland and the alliance will respect their decision because all sovereign countries have the right to choose their own path.

He stated that Sweden and Finland are the closest partners to NATO, and if they decide to apply for membership, this will be a historic moment.

And he added: “Their membership in NATO will enhance our common security and will show that the doors of NATO are open and that aggression is futile.”

He explained that Turkey had expressed some concerns about the two countries joining the alliance.

He said NATO members always sit at the table when there are concerns.

It was confident that common ground and consensus could be found on how to work on the issue of membership.

Stoltenberg indicated that he held a meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on the sidelines of the Berlin meeting.

“I hope we can move forward quickly if Finland and Sweden apply for membership,” he added.

He continued, “Turkey has said that its intention is not to prevent membership, so I am confident that we can allay the concerns expressed by Turkey in a way that does not delay the accession process.”

Stoltenberg considered that Sweden and Finland have the necessary qualifications for NATO membership.

And on Saturday, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said in statements from Berlin that Sweden and Finland provide “very public support” to the terrorist PKK organization and (its Syrian arm) the YPG, despite all warnings, which reflects negatively on the feelings of the Turkish people.

On Friday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed Turkey’s reservations about the process of Sweden and Finland joining NATO.

On Thursday, Finland announced in a joint statement issued by President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sana Marin its intention to submit an application to join NATO, followed by Sweden in announcing its intention to do the same.

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NATO Assistant Secretary-General Mircea Jiwana said that Turkey has informed the alliance of its concerns and reservations about the possibility of Finland and Sweden joining it.

This came in a press statement made by Giwana on Sunday before his participation in the meeting of NATO foreign ministers held in the German capital, Berlin.

He explained that discussions with the Turkish side took place yesterday evening regarding the possibility of Finland and Sweden joining NATO, and that those discussions were “transparent and constructive.”

He continued, “Turkey is an important ally, and Ankara has informed us of its concerns and reservations about the accession of these two countries to the alliance.”

And he added: “If Finland and Sweden decide to join NATO, we will welcome them and work to find consensus on this matter.”

Yesterday, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said that any country that will be a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization “NATO” should not support the terrorist “PKK/YPG”.

Cavusoglu pointed out that Sweden and Finland offer very public support to the PKK and its Syrian arm, the YPG, despite all warnings, which reflects negatively on the feelings of the Turkish people.

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Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavusoglu said that his country aims to reach $1.5 billion in trade volume with Venezuela, and that he is confident that this goal can be easily achieved.

This came during his participation, Friday, in the third meeting of the joint cooperation committee between the two countries in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, the last stop of his tour of Latin America.

Çavusoglu reiterated Turkey’s rejection of the sanctions applied to Venezuela and stressed that it will continue to stand by it.

He pointed out that Turkey ranks first among the countries importing from Venezuela, despite the great distance separating the two countries.

He expressed his confidence that the goal of reaching $1.5 billion in trade exchange between the two countries could be easily achieved, given the numbers recorded in the first quarter of this year.

Çavuşoğlu pointed out that the volume of trade exchange between the two countries has increased about 3 times during the past two years, despite the conditions of the Corona pandemic and the unilateral sanctions imposed on Venezuela.

He explained that the volume of exchange between the two countries was $300 million in 2020, and rose to $850 million in 2021.

Çavusoglu noted that the Turkish government encourages Turkish businessmen to make investments in Venezuela.

On April 23, Çavusoglu began a tour of Latin America, which included Uruguay, Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia and Panama, and concluded in Venezuela.

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