Algerian Radio
The President of the People’s National Assembly, Mr. Brahim Boughali, and the President of the Assembly of the Republic of Mozambique, Ms. Margarida Adamugi Talapa, signed this Sunday in Algiers a memorandum of understanding between the two countries' legislative institutions, which includes a set of mechanisms for parliamentary cooperation.
The memorandum of understanding, signed following talks between the President of the National People's Assembly and the President of the Assembly of the Republic of Mozambique, will enable the "exchange of information and expertise in the fields of legislation, parliamentary oversight, and administrative management, thereby contributing to the development of institutional performance and the reinforcement of partnership relations between the two countries," as well as "activating the work of the two parliamentary friendship groups and organizing joint training sessions and seminars."
In a joint press statement, Mr. Boughali considered the signed memorandum of understanding to be "a qualitative step toward establishing regular and sustainable parliamentary cooperation between the two countries," reflecting "the shared political will of the leadership of both countries to strengthen the historical relations of friendship and solidarity between the Algerian and Mozambican peoples."
On this occasion, he also noted "the convergence of views between the two countries on many just causes in the African continent and the world, foremost of which is the right of the Sahrawi people to self-determination, in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions and the United Nations Charter."
In this regard, the President of the People’s National Assembly emphasized the importance of "preserving the shared memory of African peoples' struggles for freedom and liberation, and safeguarding the historical heritage of liberation movements on the continent, as it serves as a fundamental pillar for enhancing common awareness and building an African future based on sovereignty, solidarity, and integration among peoples."
He also reaffirmed Algeria's commitment, under the leadership of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, to "strengthening African-African cooperation and promoting continental integration within the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area."
Mr. Boughali returned to discussing the talks he held with Ms. Margarida Adamugi Talapa, which, as he explained, provided "an opportunity to exchange views on ways to promote bilateral cooperation in various fields, particularly economic, energy, educational, and parliamentary, to serve the mutual interests of both countries," in addition to regional and international issues of common concern, foremost of which is the Palestinian cause and the latest developments in the Sahel region.
In this regard, he expressed his conviction that the visit of the President of the Assembly of the Republic of Mozambique to Algeria will provide "a new impetus to bilateral relations on the parliamentary level, and will open promising horizons for a strategic partnership based on solidarity, mutual respect, and shared interests."
For her part, the guest of Algeria pointed out that her visit falls within the framework of "strengthening historical relations" between the two countries as well as "promoting their common interests."
After praising the role Algeria plays in supporting just African causes and backing liberation movements, Ms. Margarida Adamugi Talapa extended her congratulations on the election of Mr. Fateh Boutbig as President of the Pan-African Parliament, which she considered "a reflection of the status Algeria enjoys at the continental level."
On this occasion, she expressed her country's desire to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Algeria across various fields and to benefit from its expertise, particularly in combating terrorism and achieving development and stability.
For reference, the President of the Assembly of the Republic of Mozambique arrived in Algeria last Friday on a four-day official visit, at the invitation of the President of the People's National Assembly.
