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Sixth Algerian-Italian Summit To Be Held Soon in Rome
The sixth high-level bilateral summit between Italy and Algeria will soon be held in Rome, the Italian Ambassador to Algeria, Alberto Cutillo, said.
Ambassador Cutillo emphasised that Algeria 'has been and will remain a distinguished partner for his country.' He described the relationship between the two countries as 'a true friendship that remains alive even in the most difficult moments.'
He confirmed that the Italian-Algerian relationship is based on dialogue, mutual trust, shared roots, and a unified vision for the future. He noted that Algeria plays a pivotal role within the framework of the Italian government's Mattei Plan for Africa.
The Italian diplomat's announcement was made during a celebration organised by his country's embassy in Algiers on Monday evening to mark the 79th anniversary of the founding of the Italian Republic, 'Republic Day'.
The ceremony was held at the ambassador's residence. It was attended by the Minister of Industry, Sifi Ghrieb, and the Vice-Presidents of the National People's Assembly and the Council of the Nation, Monder Bouden and Rabah Baghali, along with some ambassadors and diplomats accredited to Algeria, representatives of the Italian community, and Italian institutions active in Algeria.
The Italian ambassador noted that the sixth bilateral summit between Algeria and Italy will be held in Rome, adding that it will be organised in light of the two countries' desire to build an equal partnership based on mutual respect and shared benefit.
In his address, Cutillo recalled that on June 2, 1946, the Italian people elected a republic, which represents a powerful symbolic milestone. For the first time, Italian women were called to the polls. He described it as 'a day of freedom, democracy, and participation that continues to inspire the present and the future.'
The ambassador also highlighted Algeria's pivotal role within the framework of the 'Mattei Plan for Africa' in strengthening the partnership between the two shores of the Mediterranean, emphasizing that this initiative represents a model of 'an equal partnership that imposes nothing, but is built jointly, based on respect and mutual benefit.'
He concluded that the areas of energy, innovation, infrastructure, culture, training, and agriculture represent the pillars of bilateral cooperation, supported by tangible dynamism from institutions, universities, and civil society in both countries.
