Algeria’s pro-Iran stance: Should Lebanon be concerned?

Lebanese President  has received an official invitation from his Algerian counterpart, Abdelmajid Tebboune, for an upcoming visit to Algeria, according to a statement from the Lebanese presidency on its X account.

The invitation was delivered by Ahmed Attaf, Algeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.

In its statement, the Lebanese presidency highlighted Algeria’s willingness to strengthen bilateral relations between the “two brotherly nations”. However, this diplomatic rapprochement raises questions about its actual benefits for Lebanon.

Algeria, firmly aligned with the "Global South", maintains pro-Iran, pro-Hamas, pro-Hezbollah and anti-Israel positions, placing it at odds with Lebanon’s traditional geopolitical balances.

At a time when Beirut struggles with severe economic and political crises, drawing closer to a country that opposes Western and moderate Arab interests could be a precarious move.

As Lebanon faces an unprecedented economic meltdown, Algeria—despite its energy resources—does not represent a key strategic partner for Beirut in terms of investment, financial aid, or regional stability. On the contrary, aligning too closely with Algiers could further isolate Lebanon on the international stage.

While this invitation may appear to be a standard diplomatic gesture, the real question remains: What does Lebanon truly gain from closer ties with Algeria?