Algerian-Qatari relations refer to the diplomatic relationship betweenQatar andAlgeria.
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 Algeria |  Qatar |
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| Embassy of Algeria,Doha | Embassy of Qatar,Algiers |
Algeria has an embassy inDoha. Qatar has an embassy inAlgiers.[1]
Both countries are members of theArab League, and traditionally they have maintained a friendly relationship, although Algeria has had some diplomatic disputes with Qatar overAl Jazeera's coverage of Algeria.[2]
Amidst the crisis ofLibya, Algeria's neighbor, and Qatar's involvement, Algeria has expressed significant concerns of Libya's insecurity and has shared opposition to Qatar's involvement in Libya, although not directly. There have been significant political arguments between the two countries.[3]
Algeria was believed to have been trying to expand Algerian influences of their own against Qatar's interests, with the clear evidence inMali when Algeria has gained significant upper hands during theNorthern Mali conflict at the expense of Qatar.
Algeria and Qatar have different views, when Algeria opposes any type of arming for the rebels inSyria while Qatar firmly supports the opposition in Syria; so the same thing happens inYemen.[citation needed]
In 2016, Qatar andSaudi Arabia's defense ministers both respectively visited Algeria discussing for Algeria's military commitment in theSaudi-led coalition, but Algeria had refused to participate although they might provide intelligences for the Saudi and Qatar militaries in Yemen.[4]
In both occasions, Algeria called for mediations between parties involved.
Algeria has stayed neutral and called for mediations between Qatar andSaudi Arabia, and takes a firmly independent step in the situation.[5] Giving the historical issues with both Qatar and Saudi Arabia, Algeria doesn't favor anyone in the conflict.
Qatar has appreciated Algeria's stance and called it "honorable".[6]
During theCOVID-19 pandemic, Qatar sent urgent medical assistance, includingrespirators, andventilators to Algeria in October 2021.[7][8]
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