Algeria and Italy reach security agreement

Algeria and Italy signed on Friday a security agreement on combating terrorism and organized crime.

Algerian Minister of Interior Abdelmalek Sellal, who signed the agreement for the Algerian side, said it was agreed to exchange experiences and means of combating terrorism and organized crime as well as on establishing a high institute for police in Algeria in the future for training in which the Italians will participate.

Italian Minister of Interior Rosa Russo Jervolino, who signed the agreement for her country, said the two countries have joint goals and aspirations regarding bilateral cooperation.