In a move underscoring both energy security and diplomatic ambition, Slovenia and Algeria have extended their gas supply agreement for another two years.
The deal, signed on 13 May between Slovenia’s energy giant Geoplin and Algeria’s state-run Sonatrach, ensures that up to half of Slovenia’s gas needs will continue to flow from the North African producer.
The signing took place during the landmark visit of Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to Ljubljana, highlighting a deepening political and economic rapport.
The partnership not only secures 500 million cubic metres of gas annually but also reaffirms Algeria’s growing energy footprint in Europe.
Alongside the energy pact, the two countries signed a series of intergovernmental memoranda—ranging from security cooperation to artificial intelligence and renewable energy—demonstrating a holistic vision of bilateral growth.
Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob hailed the police cooperation deal as a model for addressing Mediterranean migration challenges, while President Nataša Pirc Musar emphasized future collaboration in space tech, agriculture, and water monitoring.
As both nations sit on the UN Security Council, their alignment signals a maturing partnership with global implications.
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