On September 26, 2026, Algerian General Saïd Chengriha, Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Defense and Chief of Staff of the People's National Army, welcomed Vietnamese General Nguyen Trung Nghia, member of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Director of the General Political Department of the Vietnam People's Army, in Algiers. The meeting focused on military cooperation between the two nations and exchanging views on issues of mutual interest.
General Chengriha emphasized that General Nghia's visit marked a new milestone in strengthening military cooperation between Algeria and Vietnam. He highlighted the historical and human aspects of Algerian-Vietnamese relations, which were forged through shared struggles and national resistance against colonialism. The two countries have a long-standing relationship, with Vietnam being one of the first countries to support Algeria's revolution.
General Chengriha recalled that Vietnam had provided significant support to Algeria's struggle for independence, hosting delegations from the National Liberation Front and sharing its experiences in armed struggle and revolutionary organization. He noted that this shared history of struggle and solidarity had formed a strong foundation for building a robust friendship between the two nations.
The Algerian General also emphasized that the relationship between Algeria and Vietnam was not superficial or circumstantial, but rather one that had been born out of shared suffering and had matured over decades of mutual trust and human solidarity. He expressed Algeria's readiness to further develop military cooperation between the two countries, which would serve the interests of both nations.
General Nghia expressed his satisfaction with the visit to Algeria and his eagerness to work towards enhancing military cooperation between the two countries. He praised the level of multidimensional coordination between the two friendly nations. The Vietnamese General's visit is seen as an opportunity to strengthen ties between the two countries.
The meeting between General Chengriha and General Nghia reflects the ongoing efforts of both countries to strengthen their military cooperation. Algeria and Vietnam have a long history of cooperation, and this visit is expected to further enhance their bilateral relations. The two countries have a shared interest in promoting peace and stability in the region.
The visit of General Nghia to Algeria is a significant development in the relations between the two countries. Both sides have expressed their commitment to strengthening military cooperation and promoting mutual understanding. The talks between General Chengriha and General Nghia are expected to have a positive impact on the relations between Algeria and Vietnam.
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- Algeria and Vietnam discuss military cooperation and exchange views on issues of mutual interest.
