Russian President Dmitry Medvedev arrived in Algeria on Wednesday for talks with Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, DPA reported.
The two are expected to focus their talks on energy and defence, and sign a series of agreements, Russian state media reported.
The one-day visit is Medvedev's first official state trip since becoming president. The last official visit by a Russian president was by then leader Vladimir Putin in 2006.
Algeria and Russia's relationship dates back to the Soviet era, when the Soviet state was Algeria's main weapons supplier.
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