THE embassy of Algeria in Tanzania celebrated the 70th anniversary of liberation revolution and emphasizes more cooperation with Tanzania as the two nations have been beacons of the liberation of many countries in Africa.

The 70th anniversary of the Algerian Great Revolution offers an opportunity to reflect on the achievements and milestones since the historic turning point. The anniversary is not only a commemoration but also a testament to Algeria’s enduring spirit of resilience, sovereignty and commitment to freedom. 

Algeria is celebrating the day when dignity and the right of self-determination have been restored to its people.

Speaking at an event held at his residence in Dar es Salaam during the weekend Ambassador Ahmed Djellal, of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria in Tanzania said: "I am glad to celebrate together with you the 70th anniversary of the start of the glorious liberation revolution, It is real and important stage in which the Algerian people remember all the great sacrifice he made in order to restore his national sovereignty from brutal colonialism.”

He said seventy years ago, the forefront of the Algerian people detonated one of the most important revolutions of the twentieth century, which resonated with all continents, because it carries the meanings of sacrifice and dedication to defending human values including the right of peoples to get rid of colonialism and racial discrimination and to decide for the self-determination.

Djellal said that those are the values ​​that found the Algerian foreign based on the principles of international cooperation, peaceful coexistence and resolving disputes by peaceful means and defending the just causes in the world. 

"In this place we strongly condemn what the brotherly Palestinian people are subjected to from genocide to displacement to staving to the destruction of all basic infrastructures and even most vita one by the occupying forces. We also condemn the same intensity their aggression against the two brotherly countries Lebanon and Syria,” said the Ambassador, adding, “We also confirm Algeria's support for the brotherly Sahrawi people for their self-determination in line with the relevant United Nation and African Union resolution. The Western Sahara is the last colony in our continent

He affirmed that during these seventy years, Algeria has made great strides in building a country destroyed by colonialism, so that the people can enjoy prosperity and growth.

The re-election of the President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune will contribute to the process of continued building of new Algeria. As for the bilateral relationships, it should be noted that they go back to: Tanganyika period, immediately after the independence of the two countries.

He said Algeria and Tanzania are linked by a close historical relations based on solidarity, mutual respect, Consultation and close coordination regarding issues of common interest for sake of peace, security and progress in our continent and the world.

“For the sake of peace, security and progress of our continent and in the world we can be truly proud of the commitment of both countries to these established principles that formed our identity internationally. These same principles became our historic struggle for International relations based on justice, complementary and also correcting the historical mistake by giving the African continent the status that befits its history weight and size in the Security Council. This is what Algeria is striving for and working hard to achieve with the rest of the countries, since it was elected as a non-permanent member of the same council,” Ambassador Djellal stated.

Algeria note with proud what the bilateral relations have reached in all fields under the wise leadership of Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania as well as the Revolutionary government of Zanzibar under President Hussein Ali Mwinyi

Dr Khalid Salum Mohamed, Zanzibar’s Minister for Construction, Communication and Transport said: “We commemorate the courageous movement led by visionary leaders such as the late Ahmed Ben Bella and Larbi Ben M’Hidi, who fought for Algeria’s freedom from colonial rule beginning on November 1st, 1954. Their heroic struggle initiated a new era in Algeria’s history, inspiring independence movements across the African continent.

Mohamed added: “The government, and the people of Tanzania, extend warmest congratulations to you, Your Excellency, and to the government and people of Algeria on this important day in the history of your nation. We also applaud Algerians for the countless achievements attained over the past 70 years.  Algeria has been able to maintain peace, security, and stability and achieve various socio-economic and cultural developments. Indeed, today Algeria is among the African Countries with the highest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2024."

He said it is satisfactory to note that Algeria’s achievements extend beyond its borders, offering significant benefit to the entire African continent. After its Revolution in 1954, Algeria supported many liberation movements in Africa including the United Republic of Tanzania by providing moral and military support. 

“Thanks to this support, the continent is now free from the yoke of colonialism. Algeria also played an instrumental role in establishing the Organization of African Unity, now the African Union. As a founding country of the African Union, Algeria has always shown unprecedented support to promote the role of the Organization in the priority areas of peace and security, governance, integration, and representation of the continent at the international level,” added the minister.

Mohamed saluted the invaluable sacrifices made by the Algerian heroes and heroines who came forward to lead the revolution and took their lives into their hands to create a new dawn for their homeland. 

"I wish to commend the incumbent President, Abdelmadjid Tebboune for his outstanding contribution. Indeed, since he assumed the Presidency in 2019, Algeria has achieved important milestones in various sectors, especially in the areas of infrastructure, new urban communities, energy, and industry." Minister Mohmaed noted.

Explaining, he said the close relationship between Algeria and Tanzania was solidified immediately after Tanzania gained independence, as Algeria was among the very first countries to open its Embassy in Tanzania. 

“Even during the pre-colonial era, our people closely interacted through trading and other social and cultural activities,” he said, adding that  “after independence, our founding leaders, the late President Ahmed Ben Bella of Algeria and the late President Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere of Tanzania, shared a common interest and concern for African freedom, unity and self-determination for the African countries, further strengthened these relations. 

As we mark the 61st anniversary of diplomatic relations this year, Tanzania officially inaugurated its Embassy in Algiers in August 2024. The inauguration of the Tanzania Embassy is a momentous occasion in the history of the long-standing diplomatic relations and friendship between Tanzania and Algeria.

He said Algeria has always been attentive to Tanzania’s needs and has on numerous occasions expressed its willingness to provide concrete support in the accomplishment of development objectives.

However, during the 50th anniversary of the African Union in July 2013, the government of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria graciously wrote off Tanzania’s debt of $144,140,969. 

“Thanks to these outstanding historical ties, our two countries work together in different frameworks including the Joint Permanent Commission for Cooperation (JPCC) that we established in 1981. This framework set the pace for greater cooperation in a variety of areas such as energy, industry, trade, investment, education, agriculture, health, tourism, defence, and security. To date, several Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding between our two countries have been signed, and implementation on the same is ongoing,” he remarked.

At the international level, Tanzania and Algeria collaborate closely in forums such as the United Nations, African Union, Non-Aligned Movement, and South-South Cooperation. We see eye-to-eye on many international issues, including in the promotion of peace, security and stability in the region and continent as well as development for the continent. 

He said Tanzania is committed to continue reinforcing her relations with Algeria in order to preserve the legacy of the bond of friendship that was forged by the founding fathers of these two countries. 

“I am optimistic that our relations will continue to grow and flourish with each passing day. As we stand together with our Algeria brothers and sisters, I wish to assure you my brother, Ambassador Ahmed Djellal that Tanzania attaches great importance to the development of these long-standing historical ties, the minister noted, insisting Tanzania will remain a steadfast partner to Algeria on issues of peace, security, and regional integration, promoting a shared vision of prosperity for Africa.