Military parade: Outstanding precision reflecting power, Army's level of professionalism

ALGIERS- The military parade supervised Friday by the president of the Republique, the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, the minister of the National Defence, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, as part of the festivities commemorating the 70th anniversary of the glorious Revolution for national liberation, impressed with its outstanding precision reflecting the power and level of professionalism of the People’s National Army, the direct successor of the National Liberation Army.

The military parade, organised by the People’s National Army on the national road 11 next to Jamaa al-Jazair (the Great Mosque of Algiers), took place in the presence of Algeria’s guests who came from brotherly and friendly countries, senior state officials, members of the government, members of the revolutionary family and representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited top Algeria.

Before kicking off the parade, the president of the Republic, accompanied by the chief of staff of the People’s National Army, General Said Chanegriha, escorted by cavalry troops of the Republican Guard and a motorcycle squadron, reviewed the formations participating in the military parade representing Algerian Army forces, while 70 cannon shots were being fired.

In a speech marking the 70th anniversary of the glorious Revolution, the president of the Republic said "the commemoration of this memorable anniversary representing glory, dignity and pride, is an opportunity to recall that Algeria, which defeated colonialism yesterday, continues to achieve victories through its children, who are faithful to the message of the valiant martyrs.”

The president of the Republic welcomed Algeria’s guests, "thanking them for attending, with us, the commemoration of this glorious anniversary, in recognition of Algeria’s position and its contribution to the establishment of security and stability in the region, as well as its constant support to the just causes and defence of the right of peoples to peace and development.”

The president of the Republic commended "the People’s National Army, all security bodies, the units positioned along the border to defend our country and those protecting our air space and coasts, all of whom are ready to sacrifice themselves to preserve the legacy of our valiant martyrs and defend the Republic and its achievements.”