She also stressed the significance of President Murmu’s visit, saying, “Today, madam, your visit will reiterate our commitment to a vibrant present and a better tomorrow. Much of what our countries have achieved so far would not have been possible without the contributions made by the Indian community and by our Algerian counterparts. Though small in number, our community members are dynamic, diligent and law-abiding.”

President Murmu was on a three-nation tour of Africa, visiting Algeria, Mauritania, and Malawi from October 13 to 19, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. “Deepening India-Africa special ties. President Droupadi Murmu emplanes for a three-country state visit to Algeria, Mauritania and Malawi,” Randhir Jaiswal, an official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) wrote on X.

Earlier, sharing a post on X, the Rashtrapati Bhavan account said, “President Droupadi Murmu departs for her State visits to Algeria, Mauritania and Malawi. This will be the first-ever visit by an Indian Head of State to these nations.” The President was scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with leaders, apart from interacting with the Indian Diaspora.