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Ali Badaoui, Director General of National Security DGSN of Algeria, hosted his German counterpart, Dieter Romann, in Algiers to strengthen bilateral police cooperation. The discussions focused on intensifying coordination, particularly concerning illegal migration and human trafficking. Badaoui described the visit as a "privileged opportunity to consolidate the foundations of common work" and emphasized the need for "continuous coordination." Romann highlighted that "the geopolitical situation requires closer cooperation than ever between the two countries." Key topics included combating smuggler networks, managing borders, controlling migratory flows, tracking human traffickers, addressing identity and travel document falsification, and locating individuals sought by justice. The DGSN noted that 17 in-person activities, including training sessions and exchange visits, have been organized in Algeria and Germany over the past two years, covering areas such as air transport techniques for dangerous individuals and police intelligence processing. Romann praised these bilateral achievements, including criminal cooperation, and advocated for further collaboration, particularly in air security and organizing major sporting events. The German delegation also visited the Border Police Directorate to observe its missions in managing cross-border movement of people and vehicles, indicating German interest in Algeria's migratory control model. The visit aimed to unify efforts on common