King visits Martyrs' Memorial, tours National Museum of Moudjahid in Algiers

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday, as part of his state visit to Algeria, visited the Martyrs' Memorial and the National Museum of Moudjahid located at a hilltop in El Hamma overlooking the Bay of Algiers.

King Abdullah laid a wreath at the memorial and recited verses from the holy Koran in memory of Algerian martyrs, according to a Royal Court statement.

During the visit to the National Museum of Moudjahid, His Majesty toured a photo exhibition, held to mark the King’s state visit, and was briefed on exhibits documenting Jordan’s support for the Algerian revolution.

Touring El Hamma, His Majesty was briefed by Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra — the King’s escort of honour — on the old city, the port, and the surrounding areas.