Message of the President of the Republic on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the nationalization of hydrocarbons – New Algeria

The president’s message stated:

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, and may blessings and peace be upon the most noble of messengers

Ladies.. Gentlemen.

May the peace, mercy, and blessings of God Almighty be upon you.

On the twenty-fourth (24) of February, we have, as every year, a moment of remembrance of the double anniversary of the founding of the General Union of Workers. Algerians (1956), and the nationalization of fuels (1971)…

On this occasion, we celebrate one of the immortal days in the history of the blessed liberation revolution that the Algerian male and female workers announced. In the midst of it, it joined the armed struggle, and it expressed – in that period – the embrace of the entire Algerian people for its glorious revolution… including Comrades of the emblematic martyr, Aissat Idir, and the generation of workers and trade unionists who founded one of the citadels and schools of national commitment… and who are inherited. Generations have adopted their approach to defending Algeria, as confirmed by the positions of the trade union organization in the most difficult stages…and perhaps in what the General Union paid For the Algerian workers, from its executives and leaders, who were martyrs of the national duty, led by the martyr Abdelhak Ben Hamouda, conveyed the most eloquent meanings. Patriotism…the truest form of sacrifice…and the sincerest expression of loyalty to the founding pioneers, principles and values of the November Message…

On this occasion… we also remember – a decisive, historic sovereign decision… Algerian men and women will always remember – With pride – the challenge that engineers, technicians and technicians have accepted with the capabilities available to them to ensure the continuation of production in the sector Energy, after announcing the extension of sovereignty over our national resources on February 24, 1971…and these are the ones who were role models for those who They are succeeded by qualified professionals, managers, male and female workers in the energy sector, and they are still carrying out – with great ability – the tasks of controlling various aspects of the energy sector. The value chain of the oil and gas industry, from research and exploration to production, transportation and marketing. Thanks to their efforts, we were able to Doubling the commercial production of energy. Today, we are the seventh largest exporter of gas in the world, and the third supplier to the European market. The third largest oil reserve in Africa.. I am certain that the prospects are promising – thanks to our male and female workers – and what they enjoy He has the qualifications, competence and experience to translate the strategy for replenishing our petroleum and gas reserves and developing projects. The manufacturing industry…and I applaud their efforts and their mobilization in the same spirit that their ancestors had at this stage in which we work In it, we focus on devoting the value of effort and work as a driver of sustainable development paths in the country. We seek to encourage competencies, especially From our young people to more technical excellence and control of technology.

I express my sincere appreciation to all the women and men who devote themselves to implementing major projects… and what achievements have been put into perspective. Service throughout recent years… those that are under completion… and others listed on the schedule of projects close to the launch signal. .. This is only evidence of their confidence in the process that Algeria is embarking on, and all of this is nothing but an embodiment of economic and social policies that stand out Its fruits and landmarks every day across the country’s regions…and for you it is a reason for relief when we explore – all of us – deep into the homeland The Blessed One and among the generous Algerian people were feelings of welcome and celebration, which were manifested in their clearest form on the occasion of the inauguration of the railway line. The Western Mining Railway, which, along with other structured projects – in their local and national dimensions – constitutes confirmation of the policy focus Patriotism based on the criterion of feasibility and realism, and on the fulfillment of the sovereign political decision… This is an approach that expresses the new Algerian belief. Victorious…a doctrine closely linked to the November Reference and to the legacy of the blessed Liberation Revolution…and a pragmatic doctrine – to Beyond borders – in extending bridges of cooperation and partnership with everyone, and on all continents, on the basis of mutual interests and benefits.

I renew my greetings to all male and female workers on the occasion of the anniversary of the founding of the General Union of Algerian Workers… and to all managers and executives. And male and female workers in the fuel sector, as they continue on the path charted by their predecessors the day after the announcement of the decision to nationalize fuel, From the challenge they faced at that time, they draw strength and determination to develop the sector and increase its capabilities.

“Long live Algeria”

Glory and eternity to our righteous martyrs, and may the peace, mercy, and blessings of God Almighty be upon you.