Algiers (VNA) – The Algerian People’s NationalAssembly (APN) (lower chamber) debuted an Algeria – Vietnam FriendshipParliamentarians' Group at a ceremony in Algiers on January 20.
Nemamcha Mohamed, a member of the APN’s external affairscommittee, was selected as Chairman of the group.
Speaking at the event, APN vice president Terbeche Abderezakand Nemamcha Mohamed expressed their admiration for Vietnam’s struggle forindependence and efforts made to develop the country.
Appreciating Vietnam’s support toward Algeria’s fight forindependence and national construction, they praised the bilateral friendshipand multifaceted cooperation between the two nations and their parliaments inmany years.
They highlighted the significant meaning of the friendshipgroup establishment, particularly in connecting the sides and in supervising bilateralefforts to boost collaboration between Vietnamese and Algerian law-making bodies.
Echoing the view, Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Pham QuocTru thanked the Algerian Government, Parliament, and people for theirsolidarity with and assistance toward Vietnam, particularly the Parliament’scontribution to Vietnam – Algeria friendship and cooperation.
The diplomat stressed his belief that the friendshipparliamentarians' groups of both countries will intensify their activities toenhance the close ties shared between their parliaments and nations.-VNA