Algeria reiterates firm support for one-China principle

Algeria reaffirmed on Tuesday its firm stance on supporting the one-China principle and China's national reunification.

During separate meetings with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and Prime Minister Nadir Larbaoui in the Algerian capital of Algiers, Liu Guozhong, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and vice premier of the State Council, explained China's principled position on the Taiwan issue.

Both Tebboune and Larbaoui said that the Taiwan issue is purely China's internal affairs, and Algeria has always firmly adhered to the one-China principle.

Stressing that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory, the Algerian leaders also expressed support for China's efforts to seek national reunification, while rejecting any form of Taiwan independence.

During the meetings, the Chinese vice premier spoke positively of Algeria's development achievements, adding that China and Algeria are "sincere friends and natural partners in the pursuit of common development and national rejuvenation."

As this year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Algeria comprehensive strategic partnership, Liu said that China is willing to take it as an opportunity to work with Algeria to continue firmly supporting each other on issues related to their core interests and promoting mutual exchanges and cooperation under the framework of high-quality joint construction of the Belt and Road.

He noted that China is also committed to continuing its close coordination and cooperation with Algeria in international and regional affairs and making active efforts to promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.

Tebboune and Larbaoui said that strengthening cooperation with China is a strategic choice for Algeria, vowing to actively participate in the joint construction of the Belt and Road, attract more Chinese companies to Algeria to invest, and jointly promote development.

Algeria-China relations are unbreakable, as the two sides have a broad consensus on major international and regional issues, said the Algerian leaders, who voiced Algeria's willingness to work with China to uphold international fairness and justice and safeguard the common interests of developing countries.

During the visit, Liu also held a meeting with representatives of the Chinese medical teams on an aid mission in Algeria.

(With input from Xinhua)