Algeria Moves to End UAE Flight Deal
Algeria Moves to End 2013 Flight Agreement with UAE
Algeria has begun the formal steps required to terminate a flight agreement it signed with the United Arab Emirates in 2013. The decision was announced by state media on Saturday, though officials did not disclose the reasons behind the withdrawal.
- Background
The agreement, signed in Abu Dhabi and confirmed by a presidential decree in December 2014, allowed airlines from both countries to operate flights between them.
Termination Process
To cancel the pact, Algeria must formally notify the UAE through diplomatic channels and inform the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).UAE’s Reaction
The UAE has not yet responded to the announcement.Political Context
Last October, Algeria’s president described its ties with Gulf countries as friendly except for one unnamed state. He accused that country of meddling in Algeria’s internal affairs and attempting to destabilize it, a statement interpreted as a hint toward the UAE.
The move follows criticism from Algerian media, which accuse the UAE of stirring regional tensions in recent months.
