The memory of Sakia Sidi Youssef.. Gharib holds bilateral talks with his Tunisian counterpart – New Algeria

During the talks that took place at the headquarters of the municipality of Saqia Sidi Youssef, the two parties praised the depth of the historical fraternal relations that bring together the two brotherly countries and peoples, and their common struggle for independence, of which the events of Saqia Sidi Youssef, in which the blood of the Algerian and Tunisian peoples mixed, was one of its immortal events that remain firmly established in the conscience of successive generations.

The importance of continuing joint work to enhance bilateral cooperation in various fields and elevating it to the level of a strategic partnership was also emphasized, in accordance with the high directives of the leaders of the two countries, the President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, and his brother, the President of the Tunisian Republic, Kais Saied.

Today, Sunday, Prime Minister Seifi Gharib arrived at the Saqia Sidi Youssef border crossing to supervise the official celebrations commemorating the 68th anniversary of the Saqia Sidi Youssef massacre.

According to the interests of the Prime Minister, Seifi Gharib arrived, upon assignment from the President of the Republic, at the Saqia Sidi Youssef border crossing in the sister Republic of Tunisia, accompanied by the Minister of the Interior, Local Communities and Transport, Said Saioud, and the Minister of Mujahideen and People of Rights, Abdelmalek Tachrift, in addition to the Governor of Souk Ahras State, Zenai Abdel Karim.

Gharib was received by his Tunisian counterpart, along with the Algerian ambassador to Tunisia, Azouz Baalal, and the governor of Kef Province.

This event embodies the firm will of the leadership of the two countries to strengthen the ties of brotherhood and solidarity between the Algerian and Tunisian peoples, and to implement their high directives aimed at preserving the common memory. It also reflects the depth of the shared history and the unity of destiny between the two peoples, emphasizing the strength of fraternal relations and their keenness to preserve the legacy of their ancestors. The same source adds.

This incident is considered one of the most heinous crimes of French colonialism committed against the Algerian and Tunisian peoples, and it also embodies a symbol of solidarity and brotherhood between the two brotherly peoples.