Vietnam and Algeria celebrate and intensify their historical ties

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Celebrating Historical Solidarity: Algeria and Vietnam Walk Hand in Hand

HCM CITY - In the heart of HCM City, Đỗ Văn Chiến, a prominent figure in Việt Nam's political scene, greeted a delegation from Algeria's National Liberation Front (FLN). The occasion? The 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification – a significant milestone not just for the Vietnamese people but also for peace-loving individuals worldwide, including those from Algeria.

Chiến, a Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, and President of the Việt Nam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee, welcomed the high-level FLN delegation, led by Politburo member Bensalem Mohamed. He expressed his gratitude for Algeria's unwavering support in Việt Nam's struggle for national unity and defense.

Reminiscing about their shared history, Chiến highlighted the solidarity and mutual support between the two Parties and nations in their respective battles for national liberation. For both, the aspiration of independence, prosperity, and happiness is a bond that must be preserved, strengthened, and passed down to the future generations.

Mohamed expressed the FLN General Secretary's greetings to Party General Secretary Tô Lâm. He applauded the victory of the Vietnamese people in their noble struggle for national independence, which has always been a beacon of hope for Algerian leaders and people.

Mohamed also emphasized the FLN's enduring gratitude for the support extended by the Communist Party and the people of Việt Nam during Algeria's struggle for independence.

The two sides agreed to bolster their traditional relations, aiming for increased political trust, mutual understanding, and the preservation of the rich legacy of their partnership. They plan to share experiences in Party building, leadership, national management, personnel training, and theoretical development, and to soon complete negotiations for a cooperation agreement between the two Parties.

Government and National Assembly agencies were also tasked to work together to strengthen and expand bilateral collaboration, especially in the sectors of economy, trade, energy, and culture – a move that promises to fulfill the aspirations of both nations' leaders and people.

Revisiting History: A Shared Path to Independence

Việt Nam and Algeria share a history deeply rooted in their mutual struggle for independence from colonial powers. Vietnamese sovereignty has been a long-standing endeavor against various foreign powers, like the Chinese and the French, culminating in the reunification of North and South Vietnam in 1975. Algeria's independence struggle, on the other hand, focused on casting off French colonial rule, a battle that lasted from 1954 to 1962.

Towards a Brighter Future: Cooperation in the 21st Century

In the present day, both countries look forward to deepening their cooperation across several sectors:

Boosting Economy and Trade: There's a focus on promoting trade activities, diversifying exchanged goods, and fostering successful joint ventures.
Digital Transformation and Green Energy: Algeria is keen on Vietnam's expertise in implementing digital transformation and green energy solutions.
Agriculture and Aquaculture: Algeria seeks to learn from Vietnam's experiences in these fields to spur socio-economic development.

Regional Collaboration: Bridging Markets and Promoting Integration

Market Access: Algeria eyes Vietnam as a gateway to the North African and broader African markets. In return, Algeria looks to Vietnam's assistance in accessing the ASEAN market.
ASEAN and AIPA: Vietnam supports Algeria’s bid to become an observer of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), which can further foster cooperation and regional integration.

Bolstering Bilateral Trust: Building on Shared Values

Officials from Việt Nam and Algeria pose for a photo following their meeting in HCM City on Wednesday. - VNA/VNS Photo Tiến Lực

Delegation Exchanges and Parliamentary Relations: Both countries are committed to increasing delegation exchanges and strengthening parliamentary relations to deepen trust and cooperation.
Legal Framework and Multilateral Forums: A priority is to establish a favorable legal framework to support cooperation and collaborate in international forums like the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).

[1] VNA/VNS Photo Tiến Lực, https://vnanews.vn/[2] Vietnam News Agency, Vietnam seeks stronger ties with Algeria, https://en.vietnamplus.vn/[3] Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria expresses gratitude to Algerian National Assembly, http://vietnamnet.vn/[4] Vietnamese Politburo member meets Algerian leader, https://vnpersonal.vn/

The government and National Assembly agencies of Vietnam and Algeria agreed to work together to strengthen and expand bilateral collaboration, focusing on sectors like economy, trade, energy, and culture.
In his meeting with the Algerian delegation, Politburo member of Vietnam, Đỗ Văn Chiến, expressed gratitude for Algeria's unwavering support in Vietnam's struggle for national unity and defense.
The FLN General Secretary's greetings to the Party General Secretary Tô Lâm were conveyed by Bensalem Mohamed, a Politburo member leading the high-level FLN delegation.
The shared history between Vietnam and Algeria is deeply rooted in their mutual struggle for independence from colonial powers, as both nations sought to cast off foreign rule – Vietnam from the Chinese and French, and Algeria from France.
Algeria is keen on Vietnam's expertise in implementing digital transformation and green energy solutions, focusing on boosting their collaboration in these areas in the 21st century.
In the heart of HCM City, Chiến welcomed the high-level FLN delegation and emphasized the solidarity and mutual support between the two Parties and nations in their respective battles for national liberation.
Both Vietnam and Algeria aim to share experiences in Party building, leadership, national management, personnel training, and theoretical development, and to soon complete negotiations for a cooperation agreement between the two Parties, increasing political trust, mutual understanding, and the preservation of their rich legacy of partnership.