Slovakia’s Foreign Ministry has rejected Algerian claims that the Sahara issue was included in a joint declaration signed in Bratislava following Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf’s visit.
In a formal statement, the ministry said the document focused strictly on economic cooperation, water management, agriculture and coordination within the European Union, adding that regional disputes were not on the agenda.
The clarification underscores a widening gap between Algeria’s diplomatic messaging and the content of official Slovak documents. Analysts say Algiers continues to insert the Western Sahara dispute into bilateral engagements despite most partners prioritizing technical and economic files.
Sahrawi civil society representative Mina Laghzal said Algeria’s attempt to frame the declaration as supporting a referendum process contradicts UN Security Council Resolution 2797, which anchors the political process in realism and compromise. Other analysts noted that Algeria’s strategy faces growing headwinds as more count
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