Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and his Indian counterpart Droupadi Murmu, who is visiting Algeria, discussed strengthening bilateral relations, in addition to several current regional and international issues, with an agreement to continue joint efforts to contribute to the establishment of international peace and security. The Algerian President said in a joint press statement with the Indian President, following their talks, that regarding bilateral relations, it was agreed to "raise the level of economic cooperation and encourage investment and trade exchange, and that preparations will be made as soon as possible to hold a session for both the Joint Cooperation Committee and the Political Consultation Mechanism to serve efforts to support relations and deepen bilateral partnership." He added that they discussed several issues, including the Middle East file in all its dimensions and repercussions, especially the aggression on the Gaza Strip and southern Lebanon and the humanitarian and catastro phic consequences and serious repercussions on security and peace in the Middle East and the world. He stressed that he had agreed with the President of India to intensify coordination and consultation and to reaffirm the right of the Palestinian people to establish their independent state. They also expressed their keenness to continue supporting peace, security and development efforts in the region to help the concerned countries overcome the political, security and environmental challenges they face. Source: Qatar News Agency