Paris – The Algerian ambassador to France stirred a new diplomatic controversy during the celebration of Algeria’s national day in Paris by addressing the issue of the Moroccan Sahara in his official speech.
In an action described by observers as “not surprising,” the Algerian ambassador turned a national occasion into a platform to raise a sensitive regional issue, reiterating his country’s official position on what he calls “the separation of southern Morocco.”
This behavior caused dissatisfaction in diplomatic circles, with some considering it a departure from diplomatic norms and a transformation of a celebratory occasion into a political podium.
The applause of the Palestinian Authority’s ambassador to France, Hala Abu Hasira, to the Algerian ambassador’s words caught the attention of attendees, raising questions about the Palestinian diplomacy’s stance on this issue.
This event comes in the context of ongoing tension in Moroccan-Algerian relations, where Rabat accuses Algeria of supporting the Polisario Front and attempting to destabilize the region.
Analysts view such actions as further complicating diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict in the region and hindering opportunities for constructive dialogue between the concerned countries.