Paris, Aug. 7 -- French President Emmanuel Macron has directed his government to tighten visa requirements for Algerian diplomats amid escalating tensions over the deportation of Algerian nationals, France 24 reported.

In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, Macron said that France is facing "growing difficulties" with Algeria in terms of migration and security, necessitating a firmer stance against the former French colony. France 24 reported that Macron's directive comes amid deepening friction between Paris and Algiers.

Macron asked Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot to formally notify Algeria of the suspension of a 2013 bilateral agreement, which exempted diplomatic and official passport holders from visa obligations...