Mr. Chaib presides over a reception ceremony for a delegation of members of the Algerian community abroad, on the occasion of the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the 17 October 1961 demonstrations in Paris

On October 15, 2026, at the Ministry’s headquarters, the Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, in charge of the national community abroad, Mr. Sofiane Chaib, presided over a reception in honor of a delegation from the national community abroad, including mujahideen, community representatives, and young activists interested in history and national memory, on the occasion of their participation in the program organized to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the October 17, 1961, demonstrations in Paris—which mark National Emigration Day—and which is overseen by the Ministry of Mujahideen and Beneficiaries.

The program includes visits to historical and national landmarks, culminating in attendance at the official national ceremony on October 17, 2026, in Boumerdès.

In his remarks on this occasion, the Secretary of State expressed appreciation and gratitude for the sacrifices of the mujahideen, recalling the historic role of the national community abroad in the national struggle to regain sovereignty. He emphasized that this gathering is part of the great care that the country’s highest authorities devote to the national memory, and their constant commitment to preserving, protecting, and embedding it in the consciousness of successive generations, in fulfilment of the sacrifices of the noble martyrs. It also aims to strengthen the community members’ connection to their homeland’s history and their identity.

The reception included a direct dialogue with the participants, during which the Secretary of State emphasized the importance of the community’s members—across all generations—participating in commemorating national milestones, as well as strengthening the role of community and youth organizations in passing on national memory to future generations and instilling its values and significance in them.