On October 21, 2021, Assistant Foreign Minister Deng Li met with outgoing Algerian Ambassador to China Ahcene Boukhelfa.
Deng Li spoke positively of Boukhelfa's efforts to promote China-Algeria relations during his tenure as Algerian Ambassador to China. He hopes that Ahcene Boukhelfa will further care for and support the development of China-Algeria ties after he leaves office. Deng Li said, China and Algeria enjoy profound traditional friendship. China will never forget the significant contribution of Algeria to China's return to the United Nations. In recent years, China-Algeria relations have maintained sound and steady growth. Both sides firmly support each other on issues related to each other's core interests and major concerns, and deliver fruitful outcomes in practical cooperation across the board. China is willing to work with Algeria to further consolidate political mutual trust, increase exchanges and cooperation in various areas within the framework of jointly building the Belt and Road, and closely coordinate and collaborate with each other in regional and international affairs, seeking greater progress in China-Algeria comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era.
Boukhelfa expressed his gratitude for China's support during his tenure. He said, China is the sincere partner of Algeria. Despite the significant changes, both internationally and in Algeria, China-Algeria relations have always maintained steady progress and both sides have achieved fruitful cooperation. Algeria highly values its ties with China, and it stands ready to work with China to synergize strategies, deepen all-round cooperation, and inject new vitality into bilateral relations.