President Tebboune reaffirms Algeria’s commitment to good neighbourliness and non-interference principles
ALGIERS – Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune reaffirmed the attachment of Algerian diplomacy to the principles of good neighbourliness, non-interference in the internal affairs of States and assistance when necessary.
During his periodic interview with representatives of national media, broadcast on Friday evening, the President of the Republic discussed several international issues, Algeria’s relations with its neighbours, and crises in certain neighbouring countries.
In this regard, the President emphasized that Algeria had greatly helped Malian brothers overcome the crisis in their country and that it remains ready to assist if called upon, recalling that Mali had been experiencing instability between the North and South since 1960.
“Algeria categorically rejects any interference in the internal affairs of States, whether in Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, or Libya,” he said, affirming Algeria’s availability to provide its support to these countries, including “our Libyan brothers.”
When asked about the potential threats that these crises could pose to Algeria, the President of the Republic reassured by affirming that “the country’s borders are protected and there is no problem,” highlighting Algeria’s great experience in the fight against terrorism.
The President of the Republic also emphasized Algeria’s constant position in favour of the Palestinian and Sahrawi causes.
Concerning the principles of Algeria’s foreign policy, the President of the Republic said that “Algeria is faithful to the principle of non-alignment” to which it adhered in 1955, noting that “everyone wonders about the secret of the good relations that Algeria maintains with the United States of America, Russia, and China.”
As for Algeria’s relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), to whose Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation it recently adhered, the President of the Republic explained that Algeria maintained good relations with all Asian countries, including Malaysia and Indonesia, with which it has commercial exchanges.
