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On behalf of the people and Government of Pakistan, and on my own behalf, I extend warm congratulations to President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and the brotherly people of Algeria on their National Day, marking the 72nd anniversary of the beginning of their historic liberation revolution.

The courage and sacrifices of the Algerian people remain an inspiration to all who cherish freedom, dignity and independence. Pakistan stood firmly beside Algeria during its struggle against colonial rule. Our recognition of Algeria's provisional government in 1958, before independence, reflected the deep solidarity between our people.

For me, this friendship also carries a cherished political and personal legacy. Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's friendship with Algeria's leaders, including Ahmed Ben Bella and Houari Boumediene, helped strengthen the bonds between our countries.

Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto carried this friendship forward. Her visit to Algeria in July 1990 and meeting with President Chadli Bendjedid continued a relationship rooted in solidarity and mutual respect. For me, these ties are both a national inheritance and a cherished family legacy.

This legacy continues to guide our cooperation at the United Nations and other international forums. Pakistan and Algeria uphold the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, the sovereign equality of states, the right of peoples to self-determination and the peaceful settlement of disputes. Our cooperation during our overlapping membership of the UN Security Council in 2025 demonstrated the value of working together for these shared objectives.

We stand united in supporting the Palestinian people's right to freedom and an independent state, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital. We also share a commitment to dialogue and diplomacy to resolve conflicts, protect civilians and secure lasting peace in the West Asia.

I look forward to working with President Tebboune to deepen our friendship and expand cooperation in trade, investment, energy, education and culture. We owe it to the generations who built this relationship to translate their solidarity into greater opportunities for our peoples.

I wish President Tebboune good health and happiness, and the brotherly people of Algeria continued peace, progress and prosperity.

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