Thekabarnews.com—Algeria has agreed to raise natural gas supplies to Spain by 12 percent at lower prices. This is considered a way to make European energy security stronger while the world market is still in turmoil. In particular, many European countries are seeking alternative energy sources to reduce their dependence on Russian gas.

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares made a high-level diplomatic visit to Algiers, where he met with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on March 26.

The negotiations led to the accord. The talks finished up plans to make the Medgaz Pipeline bigger, which connects the two countries straight across the Mediterranean.

The arrangement comes at a time when tensions in the Middle East are making energy markets around the world more unstable.

These tensions have impacted the crucial transit route of the Strait of Hormuz. The extra gas supply will help Spain keep its energy costs stable and lower the risk of supply shocks.

“This arrangement gives Spain a strategic buffer against global energy instability,” observers say. They point to the country’s efforts to diversify its energy supplies in the face of continued geopolitical difficulties.

The Medgaz pipeline is planned to be able to carry about 11 billion cubic meters of gas per year. This is more than it could be now.

The increase will not only meet Spain’s own energy needs. In addition, it will also make Spain a stronger candidate to be a gas distribution hub for the rest of the European Union.

The development is also a big step forward in diplomatic relations between Spain and Algeria. Tensions over Western Sahara have recently weakened ties between the two countries.

Recent diplomatic initiatives, such as the reactivation of the 2002 Friendship Treaty, have, nevertheless, brought cooperation back.

Observers say Spain’s diplomatic approach, which emphasizes balance and dialogue in regional crises, has helped rebuild trust with Algeria.

The restored alliance is part of a larger trend in which energy resources are becoming more important in international affairs.

Competition for North African resources has grown stronger as European countries seek other sources of energy besides those from the Middle East and Russia. Furthermore, countries like Italy are likewise trying to get closer to Algeria. They hope to get more gas that way.

The deal shows how important “energy diplomacy” is becoming. This strategy is when countries use strategic partnerships to make sure their energy supplies are stable and their economies are strong.

Spain’s early diplomatic work seems to have given it an edge in the energy market, which is getting more and more competitive.

The action shows how countries can work together to solve energy problems. Additionally, it illustrates the potential of diplomacy to foster a safer world.

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