Raúl: “We Stand by and Support Algeria”
Among the topics discussed during his visit, Raúl mentioned the interest of both parties in the production of vaccines and medicines, as well as continued cooperation on public health
Leticia Martínez Hernández | internet@granma.cu
May 5, 2015 10:05:02
Army General Raúl Castro Ruz conveyed greetings from Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz to Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika
ALGIERS.— On Monday afternoon, Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika received at his official residence Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, who in his first words conveyed greetings from Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz to this friend of Cuba.
The two conversed for over two hours, both privately and with their accompanying delegations. Afterwards, Raúl spoke with the Cuban and Algerian press regarding his impressions over the past few days and the friendship between the two countries.
On responding to questions regarding relations between the two nations, the Cuban President expressed, “We stand by and support Algeria,” adding, “What would become of this part of northern Africa without the stability that Algeria enjoys today?” whilst acknowledging the common sense of Algerian principles in the international arena.
“When I look at the global picture, I get the feeling that they are going crazy, wars here, bombing there, interventions, the destruction of countries, madness, what is the world coming to? That’s why I state my opinion without hesitation, and accordingly I share it with my delegation, the foreign policy of the Republic of Algeria is very positive.”
Among the topics discussed during his visit, Raúl mentioned the interest of both parties in the production of vaccines and medicines, as well as continued cooperation on public health.
He recalled that the first international mission of Cuban medicine was precisely in Algeria, in 1963, led by the now Second Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba, José Ramón Machado Ventura.
Raúl also spoke with reporters about current issues on the island, including the crucial role of Cuban women in the country's development and the demographic challenges faced by the nation. Some facts about Algeria The official name of the country is the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria.
It has the largest land area in Africa (after Sudan split into two nations), bordered on the north by the Mediterranean Sea, with Tunisia to the northeast, Libya to the east, Niger in the southeast, Mali and Mauritania to the southwest, along with Morocco and Western Sahara to the west.
Algeria, with 39,500,000 inhabitants, is named after its capital and largest city, Algiers, which means “the islands” in reference to the small islets located in its port.
The life expectancy of Algerians is around 77 years and the population growth rate stands at 2.15%. This North African nation shows favorable macroeconomic indicators due to its oil exports income, although this has been diminished by the recent fall in oil prices.
It is estimated that Algeria has 12,200 million barrels of proven oil reserves, the third largest amount in Africa after Libya and Nigeria.
Its proven natural gas reserves are calculated at 159 trillion cubic feet, second in the continent after Nigeria. Among its main export products, in addition to oil and gas, are dates, fruits and wines.
Raúl in heroic Algeria
Cuban President Raúl Castro is making an official three-day visit to this North African country, his third since assuming the Presidency. His first stop in Algiers, yesterday May 3, was at the Martyrs’ Memorial Cemetery, to honor those who died in the country’s independence struggle.
Leticia Martínez Hernández | internet@granma.cu
May 4, 2015 09:05:07
Cuban President Raúl Castro is making an official three-day visit to this North African country, his third since assuming the Presidency. His first stop in Algiers, yesterday May 3, was at the Martyrs’ Memorial Cemetery, to honor those who died in the country’s independence struggle.
He placed a wreath at the site under a hot sun, immediately following the nine hour trans-Atlantic flight. Algerian President Adelkader Bensalah welcomed Raúl at Houari Boumediene International Airport, and the two delegations met briefly in the airport’s protocol room.
The Cuban President is accompanied by Ricardo Cabrisas Ruiz, a Council of Ministers’ vice president; Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla; General Leopoldo Cintra Frías, minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces; and Cuba’s ambassador in Algeria, Raúl Bárzaga Navas.
Planned for today April 4, is a courtesy visit with Ould Khelifa, president of the Algeria’s National Assembly; a reception with Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal; and later in the day, a meeting with Cuba’s longstanding friend, President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.
Raúl meets Algerian Prime Minister
President Raúl Castro Ruz meets Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal on the first day of his official visit to the North African country.
Granma news staff | informacion@granma.cu
May 4, 2015 12:05:51
President Raúl Castro Ruz met Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal on the first day of his official visit to the North African country, to discuss ways to perfect relations between the two countries and expand bilateral trade, according to AIN.
Additionally attending the meeting, which also included a review of challenging international and regional issues, were Algeria’s Foreign Minister Ramtan Lamamra, and Health Minister Abdelmalek Budiaf.
This is the Cuban President’s third visit to Algeria, having previously visited in February and July of 2009, and comes as a result of an invitation from the country’s President.
Cuba established relations with Algeria in 1962, the first country in Latin America to do so, while Cuba’s first international medical brigade was sent to the country in May of 1963.
Leticia Martínez Hernández | internet@granma.cu
May 5, 2015 10:05:02
Army General Raúl Castro Ruz conveyed greetings from Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz to Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika
ALGIERS.— On Monday afternoon, Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika received at his official residence Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, who in his first words conveyed greetings from Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz to this friend of Cuba.
The two conversed for over two hours, both privately and with their accompanying delegations. Afterwards, Raúl spoke with the Cuban and Algerian press regarding his impressions over the past few days and the friendship between the two countries.
On responding to questions regarding relations between the two nations, the Cuban President expressed, “We stand by and support Algeria,” adding, “What would become of this part of northern Africa without the stability that Algeria enjoys today?” whilst acknowledging the common sense of Algerian principles in the international arena.
“When I look at the global picture, I get the feeling that they are going crazy, wars here, bombing there, interventions, the destruction of countries, madness, what is the world coming to? That’s why I state my opinion without hesitation, and accordingly I share it with my delegation, the foreign policy of the Republic of Algeria is very positive.”
Among the topics discussed during his visit, Raúl mentioned the interest of both parties in the production of vaccines and medicines, as well as continued cooperation on public health.
He recalled that the first international mission of Cuban medicine was precisely in Algeria, in 1963, led by the now Second Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba, José Ramón Machado Ventura.
Raúl also spoke with reporters about current issues on the island, including the crucial role of Cuban women in the country's development and the demographic challenges faced by the nation. Some facts about Algeria The official name of the country is the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria.
It has the largest land area in Africa (after Sudan split into two nations), bordered on the north by the Mediterranean Sea, with Tunisia to the northeast, Libya to the east, Niger in the southeast, Mali and Mauritania to the southwest, along with Morocco and Western Sahara to the west.
Algeria, with 39,500,000 inhabitants, is named after its capital and largest city, Algiers, which means “the islands” in reference to the small islets located in its port.
The life expectancy of Algerians is around 77 years and the population growth rate stands at 2.15%. This North African nation shows favorable macroeconomic indicators due to its oil exports income, although this has been diminished by the recent fall in oil prices.
It is estimated that Algeria has 12,200 million barrels of proven oil reserves, the third largest amount in Africa after Libya and Nigeria.
Its proven natural gas reserves are calculated at 159 trillion cubic feet, second in the continent after Nigeria. Among its main export products, in addition to oil and gas, are dates, fruits and wines.
Raúl in heroic Algeria
Cuban President Raúl Castro is making an official three-day visit to this North African country, his third since assuming the Presidency. His first stop in Algiers, yesterday May 3, was at the Martyrs’ Memorial Cemetery, to honor those who died in the country’s independence struggle.
Leticia Martínez Hernández | internet@granma.cu
May 4, 2015 09:05:07
Cuban President Raúl Castro is making an official three-day visit to this North African country, his third since assuming the Presidency. His first stop in Algiers, yesterday May 3, was at the Martyrs’ Memorial Cemetery, to honor those who died in the country’s independence struggle.
He placed a wreath at the site under a hot sun, immediately following the nine hour trans-Atlantic flight. Algerian President Adelkader Bensalah welcomed Raúl at Houari Boumediene International Airport, and the two delegations met briefly in the airport’s protocol room.
The Cuban President is accompanied by Ricardo Cabrisas Ruiz, a Council of Ministers’ vice president; Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla; General Leopoldo Cintra Frías, minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces; and Cuba’s ambassador in Algeria, Raúl Bárzaga Navas.
Planned for today April 4, is a courtesy visit with Ould Khelifa, president of the Algeria’s National Assembly; a reception with Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal; and later in the day, a meeting with Cuba’s longstanding friend, President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.
Raúl meets Algerian Prime Minister
President Raúl Castro Ruz meets Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal on the first day of his official visit to the North African country.
Granma news staff | informacion@granma.cu
May 4, 2015 12:05:51
President Raúl Castro Ruz met Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal on the first day of his official visit to the North African country, to discuss ways to perfect relations between the two countries and expand bilateral trade, according to AIN.
Additionally attending the meeting, which also included a review of challenging international and regional issues, were Algeria’s Foreign Minister Ramtan Lamamra, and Health Minister Abdelmalek Budiaf.
This is the Cuban President’s third visit to Algeria, having previously visited in February and July of 2009, and comes as a result of an invitation from the country’s President.
Cuba established relations with Algeria in 1962, the first country in Latin America to do so, while Cuba’s first international medical brigade was sent to the country in May of 1963.
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