"The president of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, received the former president of the United Republic of Tanzania, Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, who was carrying a letter from President Samia Suluhu of Tanzania, and the delegation accompanying him," the statement said.

The audience was attended by the chief of staff of the presidency of the Republic, Boualem Boualem, the minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, and the minister of Health, Abdelhak Saihi.