Algerian General Ahmed Gaïd Salah, Deputy Minister of National Defense and Chief of Staff of the People's National Army (ANP), has stated that the ANP and the Algerian people share a unique vision for the country's future. In a speech at the National Preparatory School for Engineering Studies in Rouïba, Gaïd Salah emphasized the strong bond between the army and the people, highlighting their shared values and principles. He expressed his conviction that the Algerian people, with their strong identity and principles, can only give birth to an army with the same characteristics.
Gaïd Salah recalled the historical link between the Algerian people and their army, noting that the people's qualities and particularities have forged the foundations of their national identity, inherited from generation to generation. He praised the people's resistance to colonialism and their struggle for liberation, which was supported by the National Liberation Army. The general emphasized that the Algerian people, with their strong identity, are aware of the challenges of the modern world and are committed to preserving their country's reputation.
The Algerian army chief also highlighted the importance of women's participation in the military, noting that the High Command has encouraged women's access to all components of the ANP, including military schools and the Cadets of the Nation program. Gaïd Salah praised the increasing presence of women in the military, saying that it is one of the greatest achievements of the ANP. He expressed his satisfaction with the progress made by female cadets, who will soon join the military academy and other specialized schools.
Gaïd Salah's speech was broadcast via videoconference to all military training establishments, including the Military Polytechnic School, the Preparatory School for Engineering Studies, and the Cadets of the Nation School in Blida. During his visit, the general observed a moment of silence in memory of martyr Badri Mokhtar, whose name is given to the school, and laid a wreath of flowers before reciting the Fatiha.
The Algerian army chief was accompanied by several high-ranking officials, including General-Major Ali Sidane, Commander of the 1st Military Region, and General-Major Cherif Zerrad, Chief of the Employment and Preparation Department of the ANP. Gaïd Salah's speech emphasized the importance of preserving the country's reputation and the role of the ANP in defending the nation.
Gaïd Salah's visit to the school was part of a broader effort to promote unity and cooperation between the army and the people. He expressed his conviction that the Algerian people and the ANP share a common vision for the country's future, one that is based on shared values and principles. The general praised the people's commitment to their country and their determination to preserve their national identity.
The event concluded with Gaïd Salah's expression of hope that the Algerian people and the ANP will continue to work together to build a brighter future for the country. He emphasized that the pursuit of knowledge and scientific progress is essential to the country's development and that the ANP is committed to supporting this effort. The general's speech was seen as a reaffirmation of the strong bond between the Algerian people and their army.
Key points
- Algerian army chief emphasizes unity with the people and praises women's role in the military.
- Gaïd Salah highlights the historical link between the Algerian people and their army.
- The Algerian army chief encourages women's participation in the military.
