A joint military dialogue between the United States and Algeria to enhance cooperation in military training and arms supplies recently concluded yesterday, 6 December, despite the North African state's close ties with Moscow.

"The United States of America appreciates the continued relationship with the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria on defense matters of common interest to ensure the security of both countries," read the press release of the US embassy in Algeria published on 5 December. 

A day prior, an Algerian delegation met in Washington with Jennifer Zakriski, US Deputy Assistant of Defense for African Affairs, to discuss cyber security, counterterrorism efforts, and information sharing.

Over two days, the Joint Military Dialogue focused on advancing a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Defense Cooperation between the two states to be signed next year.

Algerian Major General Mounir Zahi led his country's delegation to the states, including officials from the Algerian Ministry of National Defense.

During the joint dialogue, a defense industry roundtable with commercial defense vendors explored the diversification of suppliers and technologically advanced systems to advance national defense objectives in partnership with Algeria. 

The Algerian Ministry of Defense budget for 2024 is over US$21.3 billion.