Xi sends congratulatory message to Algerian president

President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message on Tuesday to Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on the 60th anniversary of the victory of the Algerian War of Independence.

In his message, Xi said that 60 years ago, the Algerian people achieved the country's independence and national liberation after an arduous struggle, writing a splendid chapter in the national liberation movement of Arab and African peoples.

Noting that the Chinese government and people provided support and assistance to Algeria's independence efforts, Xi said the two countries and their peoples have forged a profound friendship amid struggles.