Embassy of the United States, Algiers
LocationAlgeria Algiers, Algeria
Address05 Chemin Cheikh Bachir El Ibrahim, El Biar 16030, Algeria
Coordinates36°45′22″N 3°2′20″E / 36.75611°N 3.03889°E / 36.75611; 3.03889
Websitehttps://dz.usembassy.gov

The Embassy of the United States in Algiers is the diplomatic mission of the United States of America in Algeria.

History

Consular presence in Algiers began with Joel Barlow presenting his credentials on March 4, 1796, despite interruptions due to the Barbary Wars from 1812 to 1815 and French occupation leading to the disruption of a subsequent consul's arrival in 1830. The US formally recognized Algeria on July 3, 1962, after France's recognition of Algerian independence.[1]

Diplomatic relations were officially established on September 29, 1962, elevating the American Consulate General to Embassy status. The embassy was then briefly closed when Algeria severed relations with the US on June 6, 1967, following the Six-Day War. During this period, U.S. interests in Algeria were managed by a U.S. Interests Section within the Swiss Embassy.[1][2] Relations between the two nations, along with their respective embassies, were reestablished on November 12, 1974.[2]

In 1981, the Embassy of the United States in Algiers played a significant role in the mediation efforts during the Iran hostage crisis. Ambassador John W. Limbert, one of the hostages released after 444 days of detention in Iran, expressed his gratitude to the Algerian government and people for their pivotal role in the negotiation process.[3]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "A Guide to the United States' History of Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations, by Country, since 1776: Algeria". history.state.gov. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  2. 1 2 "U.S. Embassy Algiers, Algeria". diplomacy.state.gov. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  3. ↑ "US diplomat thanks Algeria 40 years after release from detention in Iran". Middle East Monitor. January 21, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
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