He further specified that the written apology was handed to former President Chadli Bendjedid by a Turkish envoy in person. The Algerian-Turkish rapprochement, which first emerged under the AK Party administration, has gained momentum over the past years. During the 2005 visit of former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to Turkey, the leader suggested establishing a "Commonwealth of Ottoman States" under Turkey's leadership. He seemed very enthusiastic about the idea, as was former President of Turkey Abdullah Gül. Çavuşoğlu was received by President Tebboune, who invited his Turkish counterpart Erdoğan for a state visit.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 20, 2020 22:52 UTC