Algiers, June 1 -- BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, a member of the all-party delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda, said India's relationship with Algeria is very old.

He said India supported Algeria's freedom struggle, and they remember this help.

Speaking to ANI, Nishikant Dubey said, "Our relationship with Algeria is very old...India supported the National Liberation Front (FLN)...France had threatened us at that time. Then, the Indian government and the opposition decided to support the freedom struggle of Algeria. Algeria acknowledges it."

The all-party delegation is in Algeria from May 30 to June 2 to strengthen global cooperation in counterterrorism efforts.

Before arriving in Algeria, the delegation spent two days in Riyadh, Saudi ...