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Iran, Algeria voice support for Palestinian self-determination at Tehran ceremony
Speaking at the event, Algerian ambassador to Iran Ali Arrouj said the Algerian Revolution was a revolution “sustained by the patience of a people steadfastly attached to freedom and dignity.”
Arrouj said the new Algeria would continue its quest to “entrench the values of social justice” by investing in renewable energies, human capital and technological innovation to ensure prosperity for future generations.
He added that Algeria remained steadfast in the principles of its foreign policy including “active non-alignment, the peaceful settlement of disputes, non-interference in the internal affairs of other states, and unwavering support for the right of peoples to self-determination including the wounded Palestine.”
The ambassador noted that Algeria and Iran “enjoyed comprehensive relations,” which had witnessed “encouraging momentum” in recent years.
“My country remains committed to deepening this partnership and exploring new horizons for cooperation in line with our shared interests and the aspirations of our two peoples.”
Iran’s Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi, who also addressed the ceremony, describing Algeria’s National Day as “a vivid reminder of the historic struggle and the courageous resistance” of a nation for independence
He hailed Algeria for setting an “inspiring example of dignity and freedom” for the Islamic world and all independent nations.
The minister noted that relations between Iran and Algeria were “deeply rooted in shared values such as independence, justice, and mutual respect.” He further pointed to the all-out support given by the two nations to people of Palestine. “Iran and Algeria have always stood with the Palestinian people and supported their legitimate right to freedom and self-determination — a principled position that remains firm.”
Aliabadi said Iran, stood ready to enhance cooperation with Algeria in areas such as industry, energy, vocational training, agriculture, health, banking, and the oil and gas sectors.
He noted that both countries possessed rich resources and valuable experiences in the energy and oil and gas industries, and that collaboration in exploration, production, technology transfer, energy efficiency, and the development of renewable energies could serve the interests of both nations and further strengthen South-South cooperation.