What a joy to host 🇺🇸 Ambassador Ana Escrogima to 🇴🇲 U.S. Embassy Muscat at Villa Montfeld. Ana served at US Embassy Algiers from 2015-2017.

Wishing Muslims all over the world a blessed Eid al Fitr. This beautiful and symbolic henna will fade after a few days, but the memories of conversations and connections over delicious iftars will remain forever. Saha Eidkom.

Welcomed my counterpart Amb Therese Løken GHEZIEL to the American Cultural Center in Algiers. ACCA members learned about life in Norway and 🇳🇴-🇺🇸 immigration ties. Our Norwegian guests asked about 🇩🇿 culture. For example, is it acceptable to dip your bourek into the chorba?

Assist Sec Barbara Leaf met yesterday with Algeria’s Ambassador Sabri Boukadoum Algerian Embassy in the USA. We are coordinating closely on bilateral objectives, regional and global issues, including at the United Nations Security Council. We appreciate Algeria’s recent humanitarian donation to Gaza. 🇺🇸🇩🇿

🇩🇿Transport Minister Zahana and I made progress on an effort close to my heart. The 🇺🇸 and 🇩🇿 are negotiating an Open Skies Agreement leading to the launch of a direct ✈️ from Algiers to New York.

In February my travels took me to Mascara's lush plains, Tiaret's agricultural riches and Saida's stunning landscapes. Each stop revealed more about Algeria’s captivating history.

Learned so much and explored areas of potential partnership in research and STEM during this delicious iftar with Algerian science and research leaders.

Shared the iftar table with members of AmChamAlgeria. Since last Ramadan, 🇺🇸& 🇩🇿companies are partnering together more and more in sectors ranging from tourism to agriculture to energy. I wish abundance & success to entrepreneurs from both our countries. #RamadanKareem

🇩🇿 Women athletes and sports professionals joined me for Iftar and it was amazing to meet such talented, world class representatives of Algeria.
I will be rooting for them shouting “Jibouha ya el-banat!” 🇩🇿⚽️🏀🎾🏐🇺🇸 #WomensHistoryMonth
#جيبوها_يا_لبنات

.Secretary Antony Blinken spoke with Algerian Foreign Minister Attaf about ongoing efforts, including at the United Nations Security Council, toward a ceasefire in Gaza that secures the release of all hostages. They agreed to continue close cooperation on those diplomatic efforts.

It was an honor to share an iftar with Algerian guests, 🇺🇸 Admiral Hayden, & the USNS Trenton crew on deck in Algiers Port.
The 🇩🇿 ship ANS Al-Mounjid 701 & the Trenton performed a joint exercise on its third visit honoring the maritime & defense partnership between 🇺🇸 & 🇩🇿.

Tune in at 16:15 today when we reveal what Mr. Aubin prepared on our episode of Diplomatic Iftar on EL BILAD - البلاد.
You’ll also learn about some surprising culinary and agricultural connections between 🇺🇸 and 🇩🇿.

Thank you Meriem Chalgou for inviting us to take part in this series.

In this second session of #AsktheAmbassador , I answer your questions including one about a direct flight ✈️ between New York and Algiers.

Watch this episode to learn more, and keep an eye out for future opportunities to #AsktheAmbassador .

Youcef Chorfa, Minister of Agriculture and I discussed recent groundbreaking collaborations and achievements in bovine genetics, desert farming, and food security. Looking forward to continued shared progress for the benefit of our two countries!

Ramadan Mubarak to all Algerians. As we celebrate this sacred month let us remember the values of empathy, generosity, and kindness. May this season be filled with peace, blessings, and joy.

The MFA Americas Director General, Ahmed Hachemi visited the American International School of Algiers to learn more about the history of this vibrant place of learning.

Empowering women today for a brighter tomorrow. 💪✨

Appreciated listening to members of the Association of Heirs of Martyrs and learning more about the national heroes who built an independent Algeria. This meeting reinforced long-standing ties between the 🇺🇸and 🇩🇿people.