Rouhani Congratulates Algeria Independence Day

Tehran, July 7, IRNA – President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday congratulated his Algerian counterpart Abdelaziz Bouteflika and Algerian government and nation on the Algerian independence day. The presidentˈs message reads, ˈYour Excellency Abdelaziz Bouteflika, the President of the Democratic Peopleˈs Republic of Algeria: I wish to congratulate you, Algerian government and nation on behalf of Iranian government and nation on your countryˈs independence day.ˈ ˈAbundant commonalties shared by both countries and basic role of the holy religion of Islam in breaking the chain of colonialism and gaining freedom and independence would prepare the ground for expansion of cordial and brotherly relations at the highest possible level in all fields to materialize lofty aspirations of the two big revolutions and make joint efforts for restoration of peace, stability and security.ˈ The president prayed to God Almighty to bestow health and success upon the Algerian president and prosperity and well-being on the Algerian government and nation./end