Luanda — The Algerian Head of State, Abdel Majid Tabun, on Monday congratulated his Angolan counterpart, João Lourenço, on his re-election as President of the Republic of Angola.

"On the occasion of his re-election as President of the sister

Republic of Angola, I am pleased to present to you, on behalf of the people and the Government of Algeria, and on my own behalf, my warmest congratulations and best wishes for success in your noble task at the service of the people, as well as in achieving the progress and prosperity of Angola", states the message of Abdel Tabun to President João Lourenço.

The Algerian Head of State added that trusting the leadership of President João Lourenço is a sign of gratitude, for his wisdom and political experience, as a leader committed to serving his country.

Abdel Majid Tabun also expressed willingness and availability to work, with his Angolan counterpart, in order to consolidate the historical bonds of friendship and solidarity between both countries, as well as to strengthen bilateral cooperation in various fields, in order to promote and respond to the two brother peoples' expectations.

Meanwhile, the President of Algeria also expressed the will towards the promotion and deepening of political consultations between the two countries, on regional and international issues of common interest, and the joint efforts within the African Union, in order to defend justice, incorporating the objectives of peace, security, stability and sustainable development and integration, throughout the African continent.

The final results of the elections published by the National Electoral Commission (CNE), after validation by the Constitutional Court, gave victory to the MPLA and its candidate for President of the Republic, João Lourenço, with 51.17% of the valid votes, thus gaining 124 seats in the Parliament.

These were the fifth elections in Angola, since 1992.