A delegation of citizens and officials from Kansas, USA, left Algeria on Sunday after a week-long friendship visit. The delegation, led by Majeed Al-Ghafri, Director of Municipal Affairs in Lawrence, expressed gratitude for the warm reception and hospitality they received during their stay in Algeria. They visited various historical and cultural sites, including the Central Museum of the People's National Army, the Grand Mosque of Algiers, and the Casbah of Algiers.
The delegation also visited the city of Tipaza, where they discussed cooperation between Tipaza and Lawrence, with plans to sign a twinning agreement that includes higher education, innovation, and cultural exchanges. They toured the archaeological site of Tipaza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In Constantine, they visited historic landmarks, including the Rock City, and in Ghardaia, they visited the Palace of Beni Yezgen and the Tafilelt Eco-City.
The visit also included a stop at the Technical Center in Sidi Moussa, where the delegation met with the Algerian national football team and its technical staff. They then attended a match between Algeria and Togo at the Hussein Ait Ahmed Stadium in Tizi Ouzou as part of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The visit was an opportunity for the delegation to learn about Algerian history, culture, and heritage.
The visit was part of the Algerian-American friendship relations, which have strengthened since Kansas hosted the Algerian national team during the last World Cup. The delegation was invited by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to visit Algeria and strengthen ties between the two countries. The visit included meetings with Algerian officials and citizens, as well as tours of various sites.
The delegation's visit was marked by a ceremony at the Houari Boumédiène International Airport, where they were bid farewell by Moktahar Amin Khalif, General Director of Ceremonies at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Moktahar Medyouni, General Director of the Algiers Airport Management Company. The delegation expressed their desire to return to Algeria in the future.
The visit was seen as a success, with the delegation gaining a deeper understanding of Algerian culture and history. The twinning agreement between Tipaza and Lawrence is expected to strengthen ties between the two cities and promote cultural and educational exchanges. The visit also highlighted the strong relations between Algeria and the United States.
The Algerian government has been working to strengthen ties with the United States, and this visit was seen as a step in that direction. The visit also demonstrated the interest of American citizens and officials in learning about Algerian culture and history. The delegation's desire to return to Algeria in the future is a positive sign for future cooperation between the two countries.
Key points
- The delegation from Kansas, USA, expressed their desire to return to Algeria after a week-long friendship visit.
- The visit included tours of various historical and cultural sites, as well as meetings with Algerian officials and citizens.
- The twinning agreement between Tipaza and Lawrence is expected to strengthen ties between the two cities and promote cultural and educational exchanges.
