Vladimir Putin expressed condolences to President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria Abdelaziz Bouteflika following a military plane crash that took many lives.

Dmitry Medvedev sent congratulations to President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria Abdelaziz Bouteflika on the 50^th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Algeria and Russia.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his condolences to President of Algeria Abdelaziz Bouteflika following a bus crash that has claimed numerous victims.

Dmitry Medvedev had a telephone conversation with President of Algeria Abdelaziz Bouteflika, during which he congratulated Mr Bouteflika on his 75^th birthday.

Russian-Algerian talks were held at the El Mouradia presidential palace, addressing the development of industrial cooperation, investment projects, and military and technical cooperation.