The Ambassador Algeria to Bangladesh, Dr. Abdelouahab SAIDANI on Saturday emphasized Algeria’s current contributions to economic modernization and regional peace, citing the country's recent legal reforms that have boosted foreign direct investment to $8.6 billion in 2024.
The envoy was addressing the celebration of the 63rd Anniversary of its National Independence Day of the Embassy of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria in Dhaka at a city hotel.
Lieutenant General (Retd) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Adviser to the Ministry of Home and Agriculture attended the event as the chief guest while B.M. Jamal Hossain, Director General (Africa), Ministry of Foreign Affairs was present as the special guest.
The celebration began with a ceremonial flag-hoisting by H.E. Dr. Abdelouahab SAIDANI, Ambassador of Algeria to Bangladesh, at the embassy premises. Diplomats, embassy staff, and guests gathered to honor the memory of Algeria’s freedom fighters and reflect on the enduring values of independence.
In his keynote speech, Agriculture Adviser Lt. Gen. (Retd) Chowdhury praised Algeria’s historic liberation struggle, calling it a symbol of resistance and a beacon of inspiration for oppressed peoples worldwide.
He highlighted Algeria’s early recognition of Bangladesh after its 1971 independence and outlined growing bilateral opportunities in agriculture, especially in fertilizer trade, dryland farming, and agricultural technology exchange.
He also emphasized Bangladesh’s expertise in rice and jute cultivation and proposed expanding trade in mangoes, tea, and tropical fruits, noting Algeria’s favorable climate and market potential.
Ambassador Abdelouahab SAIDANI paid tribute to Algeria’s martyrs, recalling the sacrifice of 1.5 million lives during the 1954–1962 War of Liberation.
He underscored Algeria’s dual strategy of armed resistance and diplomatic engagement, which led to the Evian Accords and eventual independence on July 5, 1962.
The Ambassador emphasized Algeria’s current contributions to regional peace and economic modernization, citing recent legal reforms that have boosted foreign direct investment to $8.6 billion in 2024.
Ambassador SAIDANI also reiterated Algeria’s unwavering support for Palestine and Western Sahara, and its commitment to building stronger South-South cooperation, especially with Bangladesh.
