The new year and the celebration of 208th anniversary of Haiti's independence, were an opportunity for the President of Algeria, Abdelaziz Bouteflika and his Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, to send their congratulations and wishes to the President Michel Martelly and the Haitian people.

Abdelaziz Bouteflika, President of Algeria :

"...The celebration of the National Holiday of your country, gives me the pleasant opportunity to address you on behalf of the people and government of Algeria and in my own name, my warm congratulations, and my best wishes for health and happiness for your Excellency, of progress and prosperity for the people of Haiti friend [...] I would like on this occasion to reiterate my willingness to work jointly with you to the strengthening of friendly relations and ofcooperation between our two countries."

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain :

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday Sunday sent a cable to Michel Martelly in which he wished "a continuous good health and happiness and further progress and prosperity for the haitian friendly people." His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander, sent a similar cable to the Haitian President.

HL/ HaitiLibre