Algerian Minister of Mujahideen and Rights Holders, Abdelmalek Tacherift, recently received Aleida Guevara, daughter of revolutionary Che Guevara, and Esteban Silva Cuadra, a Chilean member of the International Association of Friends of the Algerian Revolution. The meeting took place at the ministry's headquarters in the presence of several officials, including the association's secretary general, Nasser Belkacem. The discussions focused on the historical ties between Algeria and Cuba, as well as other countries in Latin America.
During the meeting, Aleida Guevara recalled that 2027 marks the 60th anniversary of her father's disappearance. She emphasized the importance of commemorating this event, particularly among young people who carry the torch of the struggle for liberation and the values that previous generations fought for. The minister and Guevara also discussed the role played by friends of the Algerian Revolution in promoting justice for the national cause and transmitting the voice of the Algerian people to international institutions.
The meeting highlighted the strong historical and militant ties between Algeria and Cuba, as well as other peoples around the world who share common values of solidarity and the struggle for freedom and independence. The discussion also touched on the message sent by former Chilean President Salvador Allende to Algerian President Boumediene in September 1973, just before his assassination. Allende expressed his regret for not being able to attend the 4th Non-Aligned Summit in Algiers.
Allende's message to Boumediene described the difficulties of transforming societies founded on injustice, exploitation, and discrimination into states that guarantee human dignity, national liberation, and the fight against foreign interests. He noted that his government was facing attacks from forces defending their privileges and supported by external imperialism. The meeting also highlighted the efforts made by the Algerian state to preserve national memory and enhance the country's historical and revolutionary heritage.
The minister informed Guevara about the recent launch of the National Sessions on Memory and History, which will take place over seven months and address various historical and scientific themes of national importance. One of the topics to be discussed is the contribution of friends of the Algerian Revolution to the internationalization of the national cause. This will help shed light on international solidarity with the Algerian people's struggle and document the contributions of liberation figures and movements.
The discussion emphasized the importance of continuing to value the historical and human ties that unite Algeria to its friends around the world. The need to preserve the common memory of liberation struggles and transmit the values of solidarity and freedom to future generations was also stressed. Aleida Guevara expressed her pride in visiting the Ministry of Mujahideen and Rights Holders during her stay in Algeria.
The meeting concluded with a review of the efforts made by the Algerian state to preserve national memory and promote the country's historical and revolutionary heritage. The minister and Guevara agreed on the importance of strengthening historical ties and promoting solidarity between Algeria and its friends around the world.
Key points
- The meeting between Algerian Minister Abdelmalek Tacherift and Aleida Guevara highlighted the strong historical ties between Algeria and Cuba.
- The discussions focused on the role played by friends of the Algerian Revolution in promoting justice for the national cause.
- The Algerian state has launched National Sessions on Memory and History to preserve national memory and promote the country's historical heritage.
