Algeria's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, has arrived in New York to represent the country at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Attaf was appointed by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to lead Algeria's participation in the high-level week of the assembly, which will focus on restoring trust and managing transformation within the UN. The assembly's theme, "Restaurer la confiance, gérer la transformation : une Organisation des Nations unies au service de tous," reflects the organization's efforts to address global challenges.
During his stay in New York, Attaf will participate in a series of high-level meetings, including a debate on the 40th anniversary of the Declaration on the Right to Development and the 25th anniversary of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action against racism and racial discrimination. He will also attend meetings on climate action, the rise in sea levels, and the situation in Palestine and the Middle East. These meetings will provide a platform for Algeria to engage with the international community on pressing global issues.
In addition to his participation in high-level meetings, Attaf will also engage in a series of bilateral and multilateral discussions. He will meet with his counterparts from various countries, including Uganda, Sierra Leone, and Libya, to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation and address regional and international challenges. Attaf will also meet with senior UN officials and representatives from other international organizations to promote Algerian interests and contribute to global efforts to maintain peace and security.
Algeria's participation in the 81st UN General Assembly reflects its commitment to the multilateral system and its desire to contribute to international efforts to promote peace, security, and cooperation. According to a statement from the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Attaf's presence at the assembly demonstrates Algeria's engagement in promoting a more just and equitable world order. Algeria's active role in the UN is seen as a key aspect of its foreign policy.
During his visit to New York, Attaf has already met with several senior officials, including the Secretary-General of the Arab League, Nabil Fahmy. The two discussed the situation in the Arab region, including the Palestinian issue and developments in the Middle East. Attaf also met with the Libyan Deputy Foreign Minister, Taher Al-Baour, to reaffirm Algeria's support for Libya's unity and territorial integrity.
Attaf's meetings have also focused on strengthening cooperation with other countries and international organizations. He met with the Executive Director of the World Food Programme, Carl Skau, and the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mirjana Spoljaric Egger. These meetings reflect Algeria's commitment to humanitarian causes and its desire to contribute to global efforts to address pressing challenges.
The Algerian delegation's activities at the 81st UN General Assembly will conclude with a series of meetings and discussions aimed at promoting Algerian interests and contributing to global efforts to address pressing challenges. Algeria's participation in the assembly demonstrates its commitment to the multilateral system and its desire to play an active role in international affairs.
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- Algeria's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, leads a strong Algerian presence at the 81st UN General Assembly in New York.
