May 31, 2017, 11:47 AM

VP felicitates appointment of Algerian PM

VP felicitates appointment of Algerian PM

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – First Vice-President Es'hagh Jahangiri congratulated in a message on Tuesday, the appointment of new Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmajid Tebboune.

Jahangiri expressed hope the two countries can use existing capabilities and capacities during Tebboune's premiership to boost cooperation in all fields.

In line with Tebboune's election, the Veep called for deepening ties and execution of past agreements, while expressing readiness to hold the third joint economic commission meeting between Iran and Algeria in the near future.

He wished the health and success for Prime Minister Tebboune and progress and prosperity for Algerian nation.

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika appointed former housing minister Abdelmajid Tebboune Prime Minister on Wednesday, replacing Abdelmalek Sellal in the wake of parliamentary elections.

The decision came after former Sellal submitted his resignation to the Algerian president  following the session of the new national assembly on Tuesday, May 23.

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