Algerian press spotlights significance of August Revolution

In recent days, many prestigious newspapers of Algeria, including La tribune des lecteurs, La tribune diplomatique international, Algérie actualité, and Reporters, have run articles on Vietnam’s August Revolution on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the historic victory (August 19, 1945-2020).
Algerian press spotlights significance of August Revolution ảnh 1August Revolution in 1945 (File Photo/VNA)

Algiers (VNA) – In recent days, many prestigious newspapers ofAlgeria, including La tribune des lecteurs, La tribune diplomatiqueinternational, Algérie actualité, and Reporters, have run articles on Vietnam’sAugust Revolution on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of thehistoric victory (August 19, 1945-2020).

The authors of these articles areresearchers well-informed about the country’s history and culture such as GeneralSecretary of the Algeria-Vietnam Friendship Association Mohamed Berzig, andrenowned Algerian writer, poet and director Kadour Naimi.

The articles focused on the significance ofthe August Revolution - the first victory of the Vietnamese people since beingled by the Communist Party of Vietnam, which defeated remnants of the feudalregime and colonialists in Vietnam.

The triumph also helped inspire thestruggle for national liberation in countries oppressed by colonialism,including Algeria, said the articles.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria NguyenThanh Vinh said that those articles have helped promoting Vietnam’s image,raising the awareness of Algerian people, especially the youth, of Vietnam aswell as the two countries’ relations./.
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