Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met this afternoon with Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika and his accompanying delegation. In this meeting, Ayatollah Khamenei described the Algerian nation as a brave and forward-looking nation and referred to the Algerian people's battle against the domineering powers, further adding: "The relations between the Islamic Republic and Algeria have never been as strong before and the two countries are currently in a unique position in terms of their bilateral relations."
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution reiterated that the two countries should increase their economic cooperation and said that the current situation of the Islamic Republic is different compared to thirty years ago.
He said: "The progress and great achievements made by the Islamic Republic are the result of the pressure and sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republic by the west."
Ayatollah Khamenei further touched on the scientific achievements made inside the country and said that all Islamic countries can reach such a position provided that they rely on their resources and increase their cooperation.
His Eminence further stated: "The Islamic Republic of Iran is prepared to share its experience in different fields with Islamic countries."
Ayatollah Khamenei further referred to the current tragic situation in Palestine and the silence and indifference of the international community, further adding: "If Islamic countries had fulfilled their duty in regard to Palestine, today we would not be witness to the dangerous plots of the Zionist regime in Palestine such as the policy of promoting Judaism in that country."
He further stated that the Organization of the Islamic Conference should take serious measures against the Zionist regime.
In this meeting which was also attended by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Mr. Bouteflika expressed his gratitude for the stances adopted by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution with regard to the issues of the Muslim world. He said that the Muslim world has pinned its hopes on the Islamic Republic in different issues because the Islamic Republic enjoys great capacities and power.
The Algerian President referred to the achievements made by the Islamic Republic despite the sanctions imposed by the west and said: "The reality in Iran is totally different from the image presented by the west and the progress made by the Iranian nation is a source of honor and delight for the Islamic Ummah."
The Algerian President also said that his country is determined to expand its economic ties with the Islamic Republic.