The National Construction Movement has expressed its strong appreciation for President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s address to Parliament, delivered at the Palace of Nations and broadcast on Algerian television. The Movement views the speech as a significant opportunity to clarify the state’s position and review national achievements and challenges.
The Movement emphasized that the speech arrived at a sensitive time, as Algeria faces systematic campaigns of distortion and attempts to tarnish its image and weaken its institutions. It asserted that President Tebboune effectively refuted these claims and reaffirmed the state’s commitment to fulfilling its obligations to its citizens.
The Movement welcomed the consolidation of the tradition of direct communication with the people, praising the speech’s commitment to political ethics and adherence to the principles of the November 1st Declaration. It also lauded the reaffirmation of Algeria’s unwavering stance on the Palestinian cause. The repeated assurances of the President regarding his commitment to national dialogue with political parties and its constructive outcomes were also welcomed, considering it a clear response to those who question the role of political parties and their ability to exercise their legal functions.
The Movement commended the commitment to protecting the social character of the state as a fundamental pillar, with a focus on safeguarding the middle class through housing support strategies and ensuring social cohesion. It emphasized the importance of a comprehensive development vision that pays attention to health, education, water, and food security.
Furthermore, the Movement supported the forward-looking vision regarding demographic growth and ensuring the state’s readiness to accommodate a population of 50 million in the future, through diversifying income sources and securing the national economy. It also affirmed its support for the new economic era focused on state sovereignty, attracting investments, and achieving sustainable and balanced development across the country.
The Movement praised the President’s honesty in presenting certain issues from the past and challenges in food security, as well as his call for finding sustainable solutions through innovation and ethical business initiatives. It also considered the positions of Algerian diplomacy, as emphasized by the President, a model for balancing national interests with respect for international law and good neighborliness, while highlighting strong ties with sister countries, particularly Tunisia.
In closing, the National Construction Movement reiterated its support and pride in Algeria’s continued steadfastness on its historical positions on just causes, foremost among them the Palestinian cause and the Sahrawi issue, calling on all elites and parties to strengthen national unity and cohesion.
