QNA
Algiers
President of the sisterly People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria Abdelmadjid Tebboune has applauded the efforts made by HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in unifying Arab ranks and promoting Arab integration and solidarity.
Tebboune noted that HH the Amir was among the first to respond to his invitation to attend the 31st Arab League Summit in Algeria. The Algerian president also praised HH the Amir’s efforts to upgrade the relations between the two brotherly countries.
In an interview with Qatar News Agency (QNA) on the sidelines of the Arab Summit in Algiers, Tebboune said, "I salute my brother, HH the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for all the efforts he has made to advance the Qatari-Algerian relations. We in Algeria are proud of these ideal relations that bind the two brotherly countries.”
The Algerian president added, "I also salute the efforts of HH the Amir in unifying Arab ranks and promoting Arab integration and solidarity. This is not strange for HH the Amir who was among the first to respond to the invitation to attend Algeria Summit, and to work for its success, nor is it strange for the sisterly State of Qatar under the leadership of HH the Amir who is supportive of the Arab cooperation.”
"The attendance of my brother HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to the Arab Summit strengthens cohesion and represents a strong catalyst for Arab reunification,” the Algerian president stressed.
On his vision for developing the relations between Qatar and Algeria, Tebboune underlined that the relations between the two countries are exemplary.
"In the political field, we note convergence of opinions on issues of common interest. As for the economic aspect, the leaderships of the two countries are working to promote it to the best levels, for the benefit of the two brotherly peoples.”
The Algerian president highlighted the significant positive outcome of the cooperation between the two countries, pointing to huge projects that have been accomplished, in addition to other projects that are under way and those that are about to be launched. He stressed the keenness to continue working together to achieve an increase in investments in the short and medium term.
The Algerian president commended Qatar’s efforts and initiatives that aim at unifying Arab ranks and supporting the Palestinian cause, saying: "Qatar has been exerting efforts to unify the Arab ranks and support the Palestinian cause. Here, I want to point out the effective role carried out by HH the Amir in support of the Palestinian cause.”
He added that Algeria and Qatar share the same position, noting: "In fact, all efforts that are in the interest of the Arab peoples, regardless of the level of results achieved on the ground, are appreciated, and constitute a motivation to encourage and strengthen the spirit of solidarity that is essential because, in the end, we share many challenges. We greatly appreciate the Qatari efforts that have been trying to find common ground on many of these issues.”
The Algerian president indicated that the balanced vision and the exclusion of the language of interests were the two important factors that the Qatari diplomacy has employed in finding settlements for disputes, some of them were long-running.
"This is the fruit of continuous and diligent work that will reflect positively on the future of the Qatari role in the region, for which we wish more successes,” he added.
Tebboune underlined that Algeria Summit will represent a new start to activate and strengthen the joint Arab action aspired for by the Arab peoples, especially in light of the many challenges posed on the Arab group by new international transformations on multiple levels.
"I am very optimistic about the outcomes that will result from this summit. We believe that advancing the joint Arab action and embodying it on the ground via economic cooperation and convergence of views on various issues, while achieving harmony in issues that serve our Arab peoples, and relying on our capabilities, are all factors that can activate the desired Arab cooperation,” he said.
Asked about how Algeria Summit would address various regional and international challenges, and his vision in this regard, HE the Algerian President indicated that his vision is based on the belief in the capabilities and the role of Arabs in the international community as a whole, and as one harmonious Arab body that respects the sovereignty of states and their decisions and does not interfere in the affairs of others. "We are working to benefit from the diverse energies that abound Arab countries. This does not mean isolation at all, rather makes us a force of cohesion and a positive response to the aspirations of our peoples.”
He underlined that Algeria is making unremitting efforts to make the 31st Arab Summit an opportunity to re-spread the spirit of Arab solidarity stemming from the common history and destiny, and to transform the challenges into a motive to rearrange the Arab House; noting a growing awareness of the various dimensions of these challenges that aim at creating more disputes, whether in direct or indirect way, and fueling them with the aim of weakening the Arab cohesion.
The Algerian president said, "I renew my congratulations to Qatar for organizing the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which HH the Amir wants to be a gain for the Arab nation. For the first time in history, a competition of this global scale will be organised in a sisterly Arab country, and all the credit goes to the Qatari leadership and the Qatari people. We are very proud of this achievement which should enjoy the full support of the Arab nation.”
The Algerian President stressed his confidence that Qatar World Cup will remain engraved in the history of the FIFA World Cup, because Qatar will surprise the world with the level of its perfectly planned organization at all levels, especially in terms of the unique stadiums and facilities.
He reiterated Algeria’s permanent and full support to Qatar in this global event, and its denunciation of all suspicious campaigns targeting it, affirming that Algeria will firmly stand alongside Qatar to defeat those who are behind these campaigns.