Algiers — After a long meeting held Monday in Algiers with President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, Interim Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali said he had listened to the advice of the Algerian President and discussed with him bilateral relations, issues of mutual interest and major concerns of the Maghreb region.

"This meeting will help foster the relations between the two countries," said Jebali who wrapped up a two-day visit to Algeria to exchange views on security issues, particularly at the Tunisian-Algerian border.

The visit also aimed at boosting economic relations and increasing investments and trade between the two countries.