Algerian Prime Minister Abdul-Malek Sellal met here yesterday the visiting British Minister in-charge for Middle East and North Africa, Alistair Burt. During the meeting, they discussed several issues of common interest especially with regard to bilateral relations and international developments and the evolution of political and security situation in the region, especially in Mali, as well as a research project to establish new strategic partnership for security between Algeria and Britain, which will be discussed by a bilateral committee established for this purpose.