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"The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, has addressed a message of congratulations to the President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, wishing him success and achievement," said the statement.

In this regard, "the President of the European Council reaffirmed to the President of the Republic his commitment to working together with him, within the framework of mutual respect and trust, to deepen our relations based on the association agreement, particularly in the areas of energy security, regional stability, Algeria being an essential partner, especially in the areas of security and stability."  

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