France, Feb. 16 -- Nuñez is in Algeria Monday and Tuesday to discuss security, migration and the case of jailed French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes, in a visit seen as a step toward easing tensions between Paris and Algiers.

The visit comes as cooperation between the two countries is at a low point following months of strained relations.

Nuñez and his Algerian counterpart Said Sayoud spoke by phone on Thursday afternoon to prepare the trip. A few days earlier, the interior minister said he had received an invitation from Sayoud for an official visit.

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Discussions will reportedly focus on "security issues, the fight against terrorism and ag...