STORY: Algeria-China ties model for Africa, Arab world: Algerian analyst
DATELINE: July 17, 2023
LENGTH: 00:02:01
LOCATION: Algiers
CATEGORY: POLITICS

SHOTLIST:
1. various of cityscape in Algiers
2. shot of an award certificate displayed on the wall
3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SMAIL DEBECHE, President of Algeria-China Friendship Association
4. various of cityscape in Algiers
5. various of infrastructure in Algeria
6. file of Chinese medical aid team to Algeria
7. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SMAIL DEBECHE, President of Algeria-China Friendship Association
8. various of Chinese medical aid

STORYLINE:

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune is scheduled to pay a state visit to China from Monday to Friday.

An Algerian analyst has said that the president's visit is expected to strengthen bilateral relations and diversify the North African country's economy and sustainable development, noting the bilateral ties will serve as a model in Africa and the Arab world.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SMAIL DEBECHE, President of Algeria-China Friendship Association
"I believe that bilateral ties between Beijing and Algiers will serve as a model to follow for African countries and the Arab world. The visit of President Tebboune to China will have a positive impact in terms of serving Algeria's strategies aiming at diversifying its economy and sustainable development.
Both Algeria and China recognize that the world's most pressing need is addressing development.
China's (Global Development Initiative) has primarily focused on economic development, successfully alleviating poverty within its borders. China now aims to extend its economic and developmental care to the entire world as a means of resolving current conflicts and promoting progress."

This year marks the 60th anniversary of China dispatching its first medical aid team abroad to Algeria. Debeche further stressed the vital role of the Chinese medical team in fostering bilateral relations.

SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SMAIL DEBECHE, President of Algeria-China Friendship Association
"To this year, approximately 30 million Algerians have received medical treatment from Chinese doctors, solidifying the importance of this collaboration between the Chinese medical team and the Algerian Health Ministry. This partnership extends beyond the provision of medical care, as Chinese doctors also provide training for local healthcare professionals to acquire valuable experience, thereby becoming role models for other sectors to follow."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Algiers.
(XHTV)