On August 12 in Hanoi, the Vietnam-Algeria Friendship Association (the Association) held its 4th National Congress for the 2025-2030 term to review activities from 2016 to 2025 and outline directions for strengthening economic, cultural, and people-to-people cooperation, thereby contributing to consolidating the friendship between the two countries. Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Tuong Van was elected President of the Association for the new term.