Algerian ambassador praises extensive diplomatic ties

Ahcene Boukhelfa, Algerian ambassador to China, hailed China's prominent contributions to the international community over the past 50 years on Wednesday, saying that it is the biggest actor defending a world away from unipolarity.

Speaking at the online Vision China event, Boukhelfa said that since the People's Republic of China regained its seat in the United Nations in 1971, it has supported many just causes and sided with many oppressed peoples, and it prefers to stand on the side of values and principles rather than pursue narrow, temporary political interests. (Read more)