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The audience took place on Thursday, at the VIP lounge of Algiers Houari-Boumediene International Airport, in the presence of the Venezuelan Ambassador to Algeria and the ministry’s officials.

“Charged by the Venezuelan President, Rodriguez transmitted the fraternal greetings of the President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, to the President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, and his best wishes to the president and Algerian people on the occasion of the 70^th anniversary of the Glorious Liberation War, reiterating his country’s willingness to boost and raise cooperation with Algeria to new horizons,” said the press release.

The two parties also discussed the relations of bilateral cooperation, and means to strengthen them, notably in the energy and mines sector, particularly in hydrocarbons, hailing the exceptional level of friendship and cooperation relations that unite the two countries, in accordance with guidelines of the countries ‘officials.

The two parties also discussed bilateral cooperation and the exchange of expertise in mines.

Arkab and Delcy Rodriguez also commended the two countries’ consultation level, especially within the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the Gaz Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), so as to strengthen the stability of petroleum and gas markets in service of the producers and consumers’ common interest, as well as consolidating technical cooperation and training relations through the GECF's Gas Research Institute in Algeria.

“Rodriguez expressed her country's great interest in strengthening cooperation with Algeria and stepping up economic consultations and the exchange of expertise, particularly in energy,” concluded the same source.[/ecr]