Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Vu Duy Long gave an interview to the newspaper La Patrie News on 5 November 2026 regarding bilateral cooperation. This interview, published by the Algerian newspaper La Patrie News on November 5, 2026, provided a platform for the Ambassador to discuss the current state of international relations. During the discussion, Ambassador Vu Duy Long stated, "Algeria always holds a special place and will continue to hold a special place in the hearts of the Vietnamese people."
These diplomatic remarks follow recent national milestones for both countries. Algeria celebrated the 72nd anniversary of the outbreak of the National Liberation Revolution on 1 November 2026. Prior to that event, Vietnam and Algeria marked 64 years of diplomatic relations on 28 October 2026. The two nations commemorated 64 years of diplomatic relations on October 28, 2026, reflecting on the long-standing nature of their official interaction. The two nations continue to maintain formal ties as they reflect on these historical anniversaries and ongoing strategic engagement.
Deepening Historic Diplomatic Relations
Vietnam and Algeria elevated their bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership in November 2025. This formal upgrade in cooperation marks a specific transition in the official status of the relationship between the two governments. The elevation of these ties signifies a commitment to closer coordination on various state-level matters. The decision to move toward a Strategic Partnership framework occurred one year prior to the recent diplomatic anniversaries observed by both nations in October and November 2026. This administrative change reflects the ongoing development of state-to-state interactions between Vietnam and Algeria, reinforcing the structural cooperation established between the two capitals.
Growth in Bilateral Trade
Bilateral trade turnover between Vietnam and Algeria reached approximately US$550 million in 2025. This figure represents a significant shift in economic activity, as the total volume increased by 170% in 2025 compared to 2024. The data confirms that bilateral trade turnover increased by 170% in 2025 compared to 2024, noting a period of rapid expansion in commercial exchanges.
Economic data for the current year indicates that trade remains active. Officials estimate trade turnover between Vietnam and Algeria in the first 8 months of 2026 at around US$390 million. These figures reflect the ongoing commercial exchange between the two nations following the establishment of their Strategic Partnership. The consistency in these trade numbers suggests a sustained interest from both sides in maintaining the current volume of goods and services exchanged. As the two countries continue to navigate their economic objectives, the trade data serves as a key indicator of the health of their bilateral relationship. The ongoing reporting of these statistics allows both governments to monitor the progress of their economic commitments throughout the calendar year.
