The Movement for the Society of Peace (MSP), Algeria's biggest Islamist political party, accused Foreign Minister Abdulqader al-Msahel of ‘violating the constitution’ after using the French language in his speech in the UN, during its 73rd session in New York.
Head of the Movement of Society for Peace Abderrazak Makri said Wednesday, following a meeting of the party cadres, that the foreign minister using of a foreign language while delivering a speech in front of the General Assembly constituted an abuse of the national sovereignty and a violation of the constitution.
He added that not taking procedures against this incident is proof that the decision-makers are insincere in their repetitive speech about patriotism.
The Algerian constitution stipulates two formal languages: Arabic and Berber language. However, the majority of government officials speak in French in their official meetings and while communicating with the media.
Furthermore, MSP criticized the ambiguity regarding presidential elections and said that was a proof that the ruling system lacked vision.
Earlier, Makri stated that his party wouldn't take part in the political arena in case Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika ran for the presidency.
A statement was issued by the foreign ministry Wednesday to note that the minister called for a political solution that is fair and acceptable by Morocco and Polisario Front – his statement was made during a meeting between Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General President Horst Koehler and al-Msahel.
