France to decide response to Algeria 'hostility' as tensions mount

France to decide response to Algeria 'hostility' as tensions mount
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According to France Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, President Macron and key members of the government will meet in the coming days to decide how to respond to what Paris deems as growing hostility from Algeria. Although diplomatic ties have not been ruptured, French officials say Algiers is adopting a policy that aims to wipe France's economic presence from the country, with trade falling by as much as 30% since the summer. Barrot has offered to go to Algeria to discuss the standoff.

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