A New Era in Türkiye-Algeria Relations: Regional Power Balances Are Changing
Relations between Türkiye and Algeria are being carried to a new strategic dimension through increasing diplomatic contacts and economic cooperation in recent years. Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s third state visit to Türkiye is considered an indication that relations between the two countries have reached a historic level.
According to experts, within the new geopolitical balances taking shape in the Middle East and North Africa region, the possibility of Algeria joining the new power axis formed by Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Egypt is growing stronger.
Energy Diplomacy Comes to the Fore
Algeria’s strong position, especially in natural gas reserves and energy exports, is increasing the country’s regional influence. As one of Africa and Europe’s important gas suppliers, Algeria uses energy diplomacy as one of the main elements of its foreign policy.
Türkiye, meanwhile, aims to increase the amount of liquefied natural gas it imports from Algeria in order to meet its growing energy needs. Cooperation between the two countries in the energy field is planned to be further strengthened through long-term agreements.
In addition, new energy corridors for transporting Algerian natural gas to the Balkans and Southeast Europe through Türkiye are also on the agenda.
Türkiye-Algeria: Trade Volume Moves Toward $10 Billion Target
Economic relations between Türkiye and Algeria are also growing significantly. While the trade volume between the two countries has recently reached $5.3 billion, the parties aim to increase this figure to $10 billion by 2030.
Approximately 1,400 Turkish companies operating in Algeria make Türkiye one of the country’s largest investors in non-hydrocarbon sectors. Iron and steel, textiles, agriculture and banking are among the main areas where cooperation is concentrated.
The large-scale steel investments carried out by Turkish company Tosyalı Holding in Algeria are seen among Africa’s most important industrial projects.
Common Position on Regional Issues
Türkiye and Algeria have recently displayed similar diplomatic positions on many issues, including the Gaza war, the Sudan crisis, security problems in Africa’s Sahel region and Iran-centered tensions.
Both countries draw attention with their policies that support a multipolar world order and emphasize non-Western diplomatic approaches. The Ankara and Algiers administrations also share similar views on United Nations reform and the restructuring of the global governance system.
Discussions on a New Regional Alliance Gain Strength
Analysts state that the developing strategic rapprochement between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Pakistan could reshape regional power balances. In this process, Algeria could assume a critical role due to its energy strength, diplomatic influence and position in Africa. According to experts, the rapprochement between Ankara and Algiers may produce significant results not only in terms of bilateral relations but also in terms of new diplomatic and economic balances in the Middle East, North Africa and the African continent.