The Algerian Embassy in Hanoi hosted a reception to mark the 59th anniversary of Algeria’s National Day on November 1.

Addressing the function, Ambassador Cherif Chikhi affirmed the Algerian people are proud of the country’s achievements, especially in economics.

He expressed his pleasure at the fine development of the friendship and cooperation with Vietnam, saying he hopes the two countries’ relations will further develop in all fields, meeting the interests of both peoples, for peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world at large.

Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Phuong Nga said Vietnam highly appreciates Algeria’s success and is glad to witness the development of the two countries’ relations.

Vietnam will continue boosting ties with Algeria in many fields, thus contributing to each country’s national construction and development, Nga said.-VNA