Algerian - French military cooperation

The General of corps Mohamed Lamari, head of the chief staff of the People's National Army (ANP), received today Paul Habert, vice-Admiral of the French fleet and Commander of the Mediterranean naval zone.

The Algerian news agency said "The meeting took place in presence of the Major-General Mohamed Ghenim, secretary general of the administration, the Major-General Sassi Abdelmalek, manager of external relations and cooperation before the national defense ministry, General Dadci Brahim, Commander of naval forces and officials of ANP chief staff's departments."

Talks focused on bilateral issues and the desire of Algeria and France to develop military cooperation.