St. PETERSBURG, June 16 President Russian Federation Vladimir Putin at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum thanked Algerian President Abdelmajid Tebboune for the visit and noted that this act is a manifestation of leadership and independence.
«I would like to thank the President of Algeria for taking the time to come to us. Everyone sitting here understands what it means to come to Russia today, and especially to come to our today's event and sit here with us. This is a manifestation of both leadership qualities, and character, and respect for one's own national interests,» Putin said. .
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) is taking place on June 14-17. is the media partner and host photo agency of the forum.
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