Algerian President Abdel Majid Taboun confirmed his intention to move forward with political change and put an end to the control of corrupt money in public affairs, saying that the movement had fulfilled all its demands that it went out of since February last year.
In an interview with the French newspaper "Le Figaro", Taboun said that the Algerians realized that within two months it was not possible to fix what was demolished in a full decade, recalling that he had sworn in as president only on December 19.
The president said he accepts people’s demands to move forward with reform, and at a rapid pace, and this means - he says - that people have hope that things will change.
He added that the movement practically got all that it demanded, as there was no fifth term for Bouteflika, no extension of the fourth term, and President Bouteflika resigned, just as the heads of the previous regime left the political scene, and all those who demolished the national economy were fought.
Regarding the desired political reforms, Taboun said that he made it his priority list, and that he is determined to move away from the radical change that breaks with the wrong methods of management, and he will seek what he called the "ethics" of political life and the change of the nature of government.
Between civil and military
As for amending the constitution, the president said that it is the first priority in his program, explaining that there are no red lines in the amendments except for national identity and unity. He stressed that he would present the draft constitution reached after the expanded debate to the popular referendum, which he considered "crucial" in order to obtain a constitution that was compatible.
As for the second workshop of reforms, it is related to the electoral law, and it is the key to the Persians in separating money from politics.
Regarding the role of the army and the tasks assigned to it, Taboun said that the army exercises its constitutionally mandated tasks and does not interfere in politics, investment or the economy, and it maintains national unity and protects the constitution and Algerians from terrorism and striking the stability of the country.
"I do not find myself indebted to anyone but the Algerian people who elected me freely and transparently. The army supported and accompanied the electoral process, but he did not specify who will be the president."
When asked about the nature of relations with France, Taboun said that he supports clear relations based on mutual respect.
As for the crisis in Mali - which has been witnessing confrontations with armed groups for a long time - he said that had he left Algeria to play its role, this dilemma would have been solved long ago.
On the Libyan crisis, the President stressed that Algeria is able to contribute to bringing peace to this country, quickly, because Algeria is considered "a sincere and credible mediator" and is accepted by all Libyan tribes.