Algeria is increasingly likely to join a new strategic alliance led by Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Pakistan, according to the report. The development follows Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s state visit to Turkey from May 6 to 8, 2026, during which 14 new agreements were signed in defense, energy, mining, and transport. Analysts view this as part of a deepening partnership between Algiers and Ankara, rooted in centuries of historical ties and reinforced by growing economic cooperation.

The visit took place amid major geopolitical changes in the Middle East and North Africa, driven by U.S.-Israeli actions against Iran. Algeria’s energy diplomacy and its role as a top global gas exporter have strengthened its regional influence. The country’s close relations with both Turkey and Saudi Arabia are seen as key to consolidating the emerging Ankara-Riyadh axis. The alliance could reshape regional power balances and slow normalization efforts between Arab states and Israel.

Algeria and Turkey are also expanding cooperation in defense production, energy trade, and counterterrorism. Their leaders’ shared positions on multilateral reform and humanitarian diplomacy further underline a growing strategic alignment.