Council of the Nation Reaffirms Article 91 for Energy Interests

The Office of the Council of the Nation, led by Azzouz Nasseri, issued a statement today, reiterating the Algerian Parliament's unanimous approval for activating Article 91 of the Constitution. This constitutional measure, endorsed by both the National People's Assembly and the Council of the Nation, authorizes the deployment of units from the National Popular Army (ANP) beyond national borders. The primary objectives for such deployments are to protect Algeria's vital energy interests and to fulfill the terms of bilateral agreements signed with neighboring sister countries.

The statement strongly condemned recent "external remarks" that it characterized as illogical attempts to impose dictates or attack sovereign, independent nations like Algeria and Niger. The Council of the Nation emphasized Algeria's unwavering commitment to its independent and responsible decision-making, asserting that the nation, under the leadership of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, balances reason and truth. It firmly declared that Algeria neither submits to bargaining nor blackmail, understanding its path forward without external interference.

Furthermore, the Council explicitly rejected and repudiated what it termed "this not unexpected backsliding," which disregards international norms and aligns with colonial policies. It accused these external parties of distorting international law and twisting the internal policies of sovereign states to suit their own agendas. As Algeria approaches the 72nd anniversary of the November 1, 1954 revolution, the Council underscored the importance of leveraging its revolutionary values to instill principles in new generations, consolidate national ranks, and confront regional challenges and dangers, reinforcing hope for national development and progress.