Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has hit back at allegations concerning the existence of a secret military cooperation agreement with Tunisia that would infringe on the sovereignty of Tunis, following a controversy triggered by the publication of a document of dubious authenticity.
Dismissing accusations of Algerian interference in Tunisian affairs, Tebboune denounced an "attempt to destabilise" Tunisia and the friendship between the two North African neighbours.
“There are parties seeking to sow discord between Algeria and Tunisia, believing it would facilitate their infiltration,” he said.
The controversy dates back to the signing of a military cooperation agreement between Algeria and Tunisia on 7 October this year, officially aimed at "strengthening joint training, information sharing and coordination in the face of cross-border threats".
Due to the lack of official information on its precise content, the agreement fuelled concerns and rumours.
