فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
In a new development that escalates tension in Algerian-French relations, French authorities prevented the wife of the Algerian ambassador to Mali from entering French territory, despite her having full legal status. This action came just hours after French President Emmanuel Macron made statements aimed at easing tensions between the two countries.
According to the Algerian Press Agency, the French Minister of the Interior instructed border police to deny entry to the wife of the Algerian ambassador to Mali, citing a lack of residency permit. However, Algerian sources confirmed that the diplomat’s wife was in a legal position, as she presented her residency certificate, insurance document, and her husband’s identification card.
This move has sparked significant discontent in Algerian diplomatic circles, where it is seen as an unjustified escalation amid efforts to improve relations between the two nations. The French president had previously expressed his desire to reduce tensions with Algeria, but this incident appears to highlight a gap between official statements and on-the-ground actions.
The incident is expected to have a negative impact on bilateral relations, especially given the historical and political sensitivities that characterize Algerian-French relations. This development comes at a time when Algeria is seeking to strengthen its international ties and affirm its position as a strategic partner in the region.
Diplomatic efforts from both sides will continue to contain the situation, but this incident underscores the challenges facing Algerian-French relations amid political tensions and stringent security measures.
