The Secretary‑General of the National Democratic Rally (RND), Monder Bouden, received yesterday at the party’s central headquarters in Algiers a delegation from the Communist Party of China (CPC), led by Jin‑Chin, Vice‑Minister of International Relations, with the overriding goal of boosting cooperation between Algeria and China, according to an RND statement issued this Wednesday.
This delegation was accompanied by the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Algeria, Dong Guangli, as well as senior Chinese officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the CPC’s International Relations Department. The statement stressed that both parties highlighted the robustness of the historical ties binding Algeria and China.
In this context, Monder Bouden called for reflection on the organisation, in Algeria, of a joint political congress dedicated to Sino‑African relations, to be attended by parties from Arab and African countries. He described this initiative as fitting with Algeria’s pivotal role in its regional, Mediterranean and African environment.
The political leader also stated that enhancing the relationship between the RND and the CPC would be mutually beneficial. In that spirit, he proposed the conclusion of a bilateral cooperation agreement aimed at encouraging the exchange of experience and practices, as well as intensifying the rotation of visits between senior cadres of the two parties. Particular attention, he added, should be given to young people and women, with a view to consolidating a party‑level partnership regarded as effective and long‑lasting.
The RND Secretary‑General recalled Algeria’s historic diplomatic role in favour of the restoration of the People’s Republic of China’s seat at the United Nations in 1971, which culminated in the adoption of Resolution 2758.
Touching on the domestic context during the meeting, Monder Bouden indicated that, ahead of important legislative deadlines, the RND aspires to play a leading role in the national political landscape. In this regard, he reaffirmed his party’s support for the programme of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
On the international level, he argued that the ongoing transformations in the world require closer coordination and consultation between Algeria and China in international forums, especially in a context marked by crises and challenges, notably in the Middle East. He emphasised, in this connection, the need to respect international law, to turn to multilateral institutions, and to reject foreign interference and policies of domination.
For its part, the CPC delegation praised the depth of bilateral relations between Algiers and Beijing. It highlighted “Algeria’s consistent positions on the international stage and its role in supporting causes considered just.” The Chinese Communist Party reiterated China’s willingness to strengthen cooperation with Algeria by expanding areas of partnership, particularly in the fields of energy and renewable energy.
Furthermore, the Chinese side expressed China’s interest in developing cooperation in the areas of youth, women, the media, as well as research and think‑tank centres, according to the same statement.
The meeting also provided an opportunity to recall the main international initiatives championed by China in recent years. As spelled out in the communiqué, these initiatives, launched by Chinese President Xi Jinping, seek to “promote the principles of global development, international justice, dialogue between civilizations and peaceful coexistence among peoples.”