Bouteflika returns from Paris

Published January 1st, 2006 - 01:47 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika recieved a warm welcome, following his return Saturday to Algiers from Paris where he had a surgical operation after a haemorrhagic ulcer, followed by a convalescing period. At his arrival at Houari Boumediene international airport at 11h30 local time (10h30 GMT), President Bouteflika received an official welcome. After having listened to the national anthem, he kissed the national emblem, a moving moment, before reviewing a detachment of the People's National Army, APS reported.

 

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