The United States and Algeria share the same objectives in terms of bilateral cooperation and the fight against terrorism, U.S. Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs, Wendy Sherman, was quoted by Algeria's state- run APS news agency as saying on Sunday.

Speaking at a press conference here, Sherman said "we share the same objectives with Algeria, a country with which we have all the means to advance our cooperation in various fields."

Both countries share the "same values of peace and security in the world," she said.

"We explore the adequate instruments and appropriate tools in a bid to enhance this cooperation, based on strong and solid relationship," she said, while praising a "leading" role played by Algeria in the Middle East and North Africa region.

Sherman arrived Sunday in Algeria as part of a tour in the North African region.