In an interview granted to the Algeria Press Service (APS), El Moudjahid newspaper, and Essalam TV‎ ahead of the trip, he emphasised that it holds historic significance, marking the highest-level visit to Algeria by a Vietnamese leader in the past 10 years, following the one by Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung in 2015.

Khanh said that the traditional friendship between the two countries has been forged through periods of revolutionary struggle and nurtured by generations of leaders on both sides. This historical and cultural foundation, along with the similarities in their stance, serves as an important basis for them to further elevate their relationship and strengthen cooperation for mutual benefit.

The diplomat also provided updates on bilateral cooperation in political and economic fields, and shared several orientations aimed at promoting bilateral trade, culture, and tourism.

In addition, he answered questions regarding challenges in trade, investment, and cultural exchange, especially in the context of the absence of a direct air route between Vietnam and Algeria, and proposed several solutions to help address these difficulties.

PM’s Algeria visit expected to elevate bilateral ties to new heights

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s upcoming official visit to Algeria from November 18 – 20 is expected to open a new chapter in the longstanding friendship between Vietnam and Algeria, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Tran Quoc Khanh.