Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune departed Algiers on Sunday for Turkey, where he is scheduled to undertake a three-day official visit.

The Algerian president said the visit was organized at the invitation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Tebboune’s visit will focus on strengthening bilateral relations between Algeria and Turkey.

The two leaders will also hold talks on regional and international issues of common interest.

Various high-government officials accompanied Tebboune in his trip, including a number of cabinet ministers.