Czech EU presidency congratulates Algerian president on third term

The Czech presidency of the European Union has congratulated Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika for securing a third term in office. Mr Bouteflika won a landslide victory after changing the country’s constitution to allow himself another five years at the helm. On Friday, the Czech presidency of the European Union congratulated Mr Bouteflika and described Algeria as an ‘important and reliable partner’ in the Mediterranean region. In a statement, the Czech presidency paid homage to Algeria’s role in the ‘mutual fight against terrorism and illegal migration’.