Algeria is participating in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, with a delegation led by Minister of State and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Attaf. The session's theme is "Restaurer la confiance, gérer la transformation : une Organisation des Nations unies au service de tous" or "Restoring trust, managing transformation: a United Nations in service of all". This event marks Algeria's continued commitment to strengthening multilateral cooperation and promoting just and sustainable solutions to global challenges.
On the sidelines of the UNGA, Ahmed Attaf attended a consultative meeting of Arab foreign ministers, where he emphasized the need to relaunch Arab collective action in a context of selective application of international law. He stressed that the Arab region is paying the price for the lack of political solutions to ongoing crises. The minister highlighted the importance of prioritizing the Palestinian issue on the international agenda, not limiting it to its humanitarian aspects, and countering efforts to undermine the establishment of a Palestinian state.
Ahmed Attaf also expressed Algeria's rejection of proxy wars in the Arab region, particularly in the Gulf, and urged the international community to address the root causes of crises in countries such as Sudan, Yemen, Somalia, and Libya. He emphasized the need for concrete measures to tackle these crises, rather than just promises. The minister called for a united, active, and effective Arab presence at the UNGA, defending Arab rights and adhering to international law.
Algeria's participation in the 81st UNGA is part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening multilateral cooperation and promoting peace, stability, and development in the region and globally. Under the leadership of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Algeria has been working to accelerate its transition to renewable energy, manage its water resources, and improve its healthcare, education, and higher education sectors.
The Algerian delegation will also organize a series of meetings and consultations with friendly countries and high-ranking UN officials to coordinate and exchange views on key issues on the UNGA agenda. These efforts aim to highlight Algeria's role in promoting peace, stability, and development in the region and globally.
The UNGA debate is expected to focus on several pressing global issues, including peace and security in various regions, the renewal of commitment to multilateralism, and the challenges faced by developing countries in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Algeria's participation in the UNGA is seen as an opportunity to promote its vision and efforts to address these global challenges.
The 81st UNGA session provides a platform for Algeria to showcase its national efforts in various sectors, including economic and social development, and its initiatives to promote peace and security in the Sahel region and Africa. The session also offers a chance for Algeria to engage with the international community and strengthen its partnerships with other countries.
Key points
- Algeria is advocating for a stronger Arab presence at the UNGA to defend Arab rights and promote international law.
- The country is pushing for the Palestinian issue to be prioritized on the international agenda.
- Algeria is committed to promoting peace, stability, and development in the region and globally through its active participation in multilateral forums.
