Iran's president discusses Gaza with Algerian counterpart, Algeria's presidency says

DUBAI, March 3 (Reuters) - Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday discussed bilateral relations, energy cooperation, trade and Gaza with Algeria's leader Abdelmadjid Tebboune in a one-day state visit, according to Algeria's presidency.

Algeria, a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, backs the Palestinian cause and has called several times for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

Reporting by Lamine Chikhi; Editing by Jan Harvey