Britain renews security efforts with Algeria

British ambassador to Algeria, Martin Robert renewed the UK’s determination to establish security cooperation with Algeria on Saturday. Robert recalled the agreement made by British Prime Minister David Cameron with Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika last January, during his visit to Algeria, to create a new security partnership between the two countries. The British ambassador explained during a press conference on hosted that the attack on Tikntoren has reinforced the two countries conviction of the need to cooperate closely in fighting terrorism. He pointed out that his country considers Algeria "a safe and stable country" refuting reports that Britain has changed its opinion on the country following the Tikntoren assualt. Robert stated that the meeting of views on the fight against terrorism was evident through the strategic dialogue in the field of security that took place between the two countries since the attack. Robert added: “All the countries of the world are experiencing acts of terrorism. And it is not confined to Algeria only." During the conference, Lord Richard Risby of Haverhill, Special Envoy for the Economic Partnership with Algeria. Also announced that President of the British Foreign Affairs Committee will be visiting Algeria soon, to investigate the security situation in the Sahel region. Rispy highlighted the compatibility of Algeria and Britain’s views on fighting terrorism, pointing out the country’s refusal to pay ransoms to terrorists. He added that the issue would be discussed during the next summit in June, London.