Xi calls for advancing China-Algeria teamwork

President Xi Jinping called for joint efforts from China and Algeria to carry on the traditional friendship and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation to benefit the two peoples.

Xi made the comment on Thursday in exchanging written congratulations with his Algerian counterpart, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, on the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Speaking in the congratulatory message, Xi said China and Algeria enjoy a profound friendship as China was the first non-Arab country to have recognized Algeria, while Algeria was one of the first African countries to establish diplomatic relations with China.