Vietnamese Foreign Minister receives Algerian Minister of Mujahideen and Rights Holders

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son on April 30 held meetings in Ho Chi Minh City with Algeria’s Minister Mujahedeen and Rights Holders Laid Rebiga, who is in Vietnam to attend the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975–2025).

At the meeting, Deputy PM Son thanked the minister and the Algerian delegation for participating in the celebration. He reiterated that Vietnam always values the solidarity and invaluable support extended by the Government and people of Algeria during the years of fighting for national liberation and throughout the country’s ongoing development.

Minister Rebiga expressed his honour and delight in representing the Algerian Government at Vietnam’s historic event, affirming that Vietnam’s struggle for independence had inspired many African nations, including Algeria, to rise up to gain independence.

He stated that Algeria attaches great importance to the traditional friendship and solidarity between the two peoples.

He also voiced his admiration for Vietnam’s robust transformation and development, particularly in the fields of economy and trade. He underlined Algeria’s readiness to contribute actively to enhancing bilateral ties in all aspects and proposed that the Vietnam – Algeria Intergovernmental Committee convene soon to discuss concrete measures to advance relations.

To further strengthen the traditional friendship between the two countries, Deputy PM Son suggested the two sides increase mutual visits at all levels, especially high-level ones, while enhancing coordination and mutual support at multilateral forums for peace and development in each country, each region and the world at large.

The host also proposed prioritising cooperation in energy, agriculture, and the development of Vietnam’s Halal industry.

On this occasion, he called on the Algerian Government to facilitate Vietnamese investments in Algeria, particularly the expansion of the Bir Seba oil and gas project so that it becomes a symbol of effective economic cooperation and solidarity between the two nations.

The two sides agreed to strengthen people-to-people and cultural exchanges and educate younger generations on the heroic histories and resilient struggles of the two peoples, helping to preserve and build upon the valuable legacy of bilateral relations, cultivated by generations of leaders from both countries./.