"The Algerian government is totally mobilized for their liberation as soon as possible, " said Algerian Foreign Minister Mourad Medelci.

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Irina Bokova held also bilateral meetings with the Minister of Education Boubekeur Benbouzid, the Minister of Culture Khalida Toumi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mourad Medelci, the Minister of Youth and Sports El Hachemi Djiar and the Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

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