(VOVworld) - Algerian Ambassador to Vietnam Cherif Chikhi hosted a banquet in Hanoi Tuesday to mark the 60th anniversary of Algeria’s Independence Day (November 1).

Minister of Construction Trinh Dinh Dung spoke at the ceremony

On behalf of the Vietnamese government and people, Minister of Construction Trinh Dinh Dung extended greetings to the Algerian people on the occasion. Minister Dung said that despite geographical distance, Vietnam and Algeria have enjoyed a long friendship and solidarity, fostered by their mutual support and assistance during the past struggle for independence and the current national construction. Dung added that bilateral ties have grown strongly in recent years thanks to a firm political foundation, which has fueled a trade and investment partnership.  Both Ambassador Cherif Chikhi and Minister Dung said they believe in the continued development of the friendship.