Algeria – President Tebboune granted this March 1 an interview to the national press, during which he addressed many national and regional issues. Here are the gist of his statements.
Indeed, the President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune granted this March 1, 2021, an interview with officials of certain national press titles, during which many national and regional issues were raised.
“Algeria is still rising from its ashes like a Phoenix”
Thus, during the interview which was broadcast on the evening of Monday, March 1 on the national channel ENTV, President Tebboune tackled Morocco, without mentioning it explicitly, indicating that “the neighboring country” is currently waging a media war. and constantly electronic against Algeria; in particular by spreading rumors of the “alleged seriousness of his illness”.
“Almost 97 sites broadcasting from neighboring countries spread rumors and false information concerning Algeria”; launched the President of the Republic during his meeting. “Whatever moment our country, Algeria, always ends up rising from its ashes like a Phoenix“; assured Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
The ANP “is one of the most professional armies”
Asked about the role of the National People’s Army in the country, President Tebboune said the PNA has achieved a level of maturity, professionalism and discipline that is second to none.
“I am the supreme head of the armed forces, Minister of National Defense“; underlined President Tebboune. “Contrary to what is conveyed here and there, our army does not engage in politics. It is one of the most professional armies. “, he added.
Moralization of political life
The president also said in his interview with national media that “dirty money is still circulating in society.” A phenomenon, which according to him, greatly harms society and these institutions cannot be eradicated overnight.
“The next legislative elections will have nothing to do with the practices of the past,” he reassured.
In addition, Tebboune pledged a “sweeping change” to the minister after the parliamentary elections were held. He thus pledged to “review the government component” within the next three months.
Foreign exchange reserves estimated at “$ 42 billion”
Indeed, according to President Tebboune, Algeria’s foreign exchange reserves are estimated at $ 42 billion.
In the same wake, President Tebboune defended the strengthening of national production. “This is the first time that the inputs of agriculture exceed those of hydrocarbons, or more than 25 billion dollars”; he congratulates himself.
Deep Algeria and gray areas
At the same meeting, Tebboune reiterated his commitment to the gray areas of deep Algeria. According to him, the country has about 15,000 gray areas with a population of nearly 8 million people spread across the country.
“It is inconceivable that the inhabitants of these areas continue to travel long distances to obtain water,” he said. For “We need a new redevelopment of the territory,” he added.
Geopolitics and regional role of Algeria
“Algeria remains and will remain an African and regional power, and all African conflicts still require the intervention of Algeria, this is the case in Libya and Mali“. It is in these words that the president defined Algeria’s strategic role in regional issues.
“As proof of this, the meetings of the African Union which could not be held without the presence of Algeria“; he further substantiated his point. “We enjoy good relations with the USA and the European Union. The same applies to the Gulf countries despite some small differences. Algeria is in the process of regaining its place and its greatness, while preserving its sovereignty “; Tebboune said.
