Congratulations sent to newly elected Algerian parliamentary speaker

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on August 6 extended his congratulations to Khalida Boufedeche on her election as Speaker of the People's National Assembly (lower house) of Algeria.

Khalida Boufedeche, newly elected Speaker of Algeria's People's National Assembly (Photo: APS.DZ)
Khalida Boufedeche, newly elected Speaker of Algeria's People's National Assembly (Photo: APS.DZ)

Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on August 6 extended his congratulations to Khalida Boufedeche on her election as Speaker of the People's National Assembly (lower house) of Algeria./.

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