Mohamed Arkab

While Mohamed Arkab isn't directly named in these articles, he is implicitly connected to the Algerian government's energy policy and agreements. The news focuses on Spain's efforts to reconcile with Algeria and secure increased gas exports amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine. Spain's Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, visited Algeria to mend diplomatic relations strained by Spain's changed stance on the Western Sahara issue, favoring Morocco. A key objective of the visit was to negotiate an increase in Algerian gas exports to Spain via the Medgaz pipeline, potentially adding 0.5 to 1 billion cubic meters to the existing 30-35 billion cubic meters imported annually. Arkab's role would be central to these negotiations as the minister responsible for Algeria's energy sector and its gas export agreements. The outcome of these discussions is significant for Spain's energy security and for the broader diplomatic relationship between the two countries.