Algerian FM says Algeria to not accept interference in internal affairs

2021-10-09 06:25:32

(MENAFN) Algerian Foreign minister declared that the country is not going to tolerate any meddling in its internal affairs, condemning the French president’s recent declarations about Algeria’s colonial past as a “big mistake.”

Ramtane Lamamra was quoted as saying that “All our partners, in particular France, must understand that Algeria cannot compromise its dignity for cooperation, and Algeria cannot accept any interference in its internal affairs, let alone the kind of questioning of the very existence of our nation before the French colonial domination of our country.”

Algeria has replied “very strongly and very firmly” to Emmanuel Macron’s “unacceptable” remarks, he added.

In a recent assembly with descendants of Algerians who fought on France’s side during Algeria’s fight for independence, Macron stirred up tensions with Algiers, and Turkey .

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