Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has met visiting Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukri.
The minister handed over a letter form President Abdel Fattah El Sisi.
Shokri has also met his Algerian counterpart Ramtane Lamamra to discuss boosting bilateral relations and the ongoing preparations for a joint higher committee.
The minister is due to hold a press conference on the meetings later in the day.