Islamabad: On the occasion of the National Day of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan extended his congratulations to President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and the people of Algeria. Marking the 72nd anniversary of Algeria’s liberation revolution, the message highlighted the historical ties and mutual support between the two nations.

According to Press Information Department, President Zardari emphasized the enduring solidarity between Pakistan and Algeria, which began with Pakistan’s recognition of Algeria’s provisional government in 1958. The president also reflected on the personal and political legacy of the friendship, citing the relationships forged by former leaders such as Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto with Algeria’s leadership.

The message reaffirmed the shared commitment of Pakistan and Algeria to the principles of the United Nations Charter, including self-determination and peaceful conflict resolution. President Zardari expressed a desire to further cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, and education. He conveyed his well wishes for President Tebboune’s health and the wellbeing of the Algerian people.