ALGIERS- Algeria and Germany commit to reinforce security cooperation, notably in the fight against terrorism with the setting up of a working group, Foreign Minister Mourad Medelci said in Algiers.

ALGIERS- Minister of Foreign Affairs Mourad Medelci held discussions Saturday in Algiers with his German counterpart Guido Westerwelle on a two-day working visit to Algeria, in presence of members of the delegations of the two countries. The discussions took place at El Mithaq residence.

ALGIERS- German Foreign Affairs Minister Guido Westerwelle said Saturday in Algiers that his visit to Algeria aims at further enhancing relations between Algiers and Berlin.

ALGIERS- Secretary of State to Prime Minister, in charge of Forecasting and Statistics Bachir Messaitfa will head Sunday to Qatar to represent Algeria at the 13th Doha Forum, to be held from May 20th to 22nd, the Ministry said Saturday in a statement.

ALGIERS- The Committee on Health, Social Affairs, Labour and Vocational Training of the People’s National Assembly (Lower House of Parliament) will organize a parliamentary day on "the fight against drugs and drug addiction" on Monday.