President Abdelmadjid Tebboune affirmed on Friday that Algeria today is dealing with various challenges with a renewed spirit and looks forward to overcoming obstacles with complete confidence in its capabilities and national resources. In his message commemorating the 63rd anniversary of Independence Day, the President emphasized Algeria’s unwavering commitment to progress and national unity.A Nation Forged by Victory and SacrificePresident Tebboune declared that “Algeria today is embarking on a phase characterized by dealing with various challenges with a renewed spirit and looking forward to overcoming obstacles with complete confidence in our capabilities and national resources emanating from the pure hopes of citizens”. The President highlighted how the country has made successive strides on this path – the path of victorious Algeria, faithful to its principles and consolidating its references while seeking to establish true citizenship.The President emphasized that through the sacrifices of its daughters and sons, Algeria has managed to achieve victory. This reference to the heroic struggle for independence underscores the continuity between the revolutionary generation and today’s Algeria, which continues to draw strength from those foundational sacrifices.Global Transformations and National VigilancePresident Tebboune stressed that the memory of independence and the restoration of national sovereignty “drives us to look carefully at the transformations the world is witnessing today, and how cohesion, solidarity, and vigilant national consciousness represent the optimal approach to sparing nations from the scourges of upheavals and ambitions”. This statement reflects Algeria’s sophisticated understanding of contemporary geopolitical realities and the importance of maintaining national unity in an increasingly complex world.The President noted that “on this righteous path, the Algerian people have always been keen to maintain their unity and close ranks, and have remained throughout their various historical stands an example for peoples in loyalty to the homeland”. This assertion positions Algeria as a model for other nations in maintaining sovereignty and independence in the face of external pressures.Honoring the Guardians of the NationIn his concluding remarks, President Tebboune extended his highest congratulations to the mujahidat (female freedom fighters) and mujahideen (male freedom fighters), as well as to all daughters and sons of the nation. He particularly honored the People’s National Army, the successor to the National Liberation Army, along with all security and regular forces that preserve the security of the homeland and citizens.The President called upon the children of the beloved homeland to demonstrate dedication, devotion, and awareness of the challenges, following the example of the great principles that guided the nation’s immortal martyrs. This message coincided with Youth Day celebrations, linking the legacy of the independence struggle with the aspirations of Algeria’s younger generation.President Tebboune’s message reinforces Algeria’s position as a nation that has successfully navigated the transition from colonial subjugation to sovereign independence while maintaining its revolutionary principles. The emphasis on national unity, vigilance against external threats, and confidence in national capabilities reflects a leadership committed to preserving Algeria’s hard-won independence and continuing its development as a proud and sovereign nation.
