Algiers, May 31 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Baijayant Panda, during his official visit to Algeria, emphasised the strong and long-standing ties between India and Algeria, particularly highlighting their shared experiences in combating terrorism. In the wake of the tragic Pahalgam terror attack, Panda shared that prayers were held in Algeria for the victims, underlining the solidarity between the two nations.

Speaking to ANI, Panda said, "Algeria is known as a champion of counter-terrorism. The African Union has taken many steps, and so also in the United Nations Security Council and in other formats as well. Now, India and Algeria have a long relationship because even during its freedom struggle, Algeria got a lot of moral and oth...