Algeria's Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad, and African Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, has arrived in New York to represent Algeria at the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. The assembly, scheduled from September 22 to 28, 2026, will bring together delegations from member states to discuss pressing international issues. According to a statement from the ministry, Attaf will participate in the general debate, which this year is themed "Restoring Trust, Managing the Transformation of the United Nations that Produces Results for All."
During his participation, Attaf will address key issues, including the Palestinian question, developments in the Middle East, peace and security in Africa, climate change, and digital transformations. These topics will be central to an intense diplomatic sequence, featuring multilateral meetings and bilateral encounters. The Algerian minister's participation reflects his country's continued engagement in the multilateral system and its contribution to international efforts for peace and security.
Attaf will take part in several high-level meetings, including a series of ministerial gatherings focused on regional and international questions. Discussions will cover the situation in the Middle East, peace and security in Africa, and digital transformations. The latter has become a significant area of discussion in international forums, given its economic, technological, and cooperative implications.
The Algerian delegation will also engage in concertations with African partners on peace and security issues on the continent. Furthermore, Attaf will participate in a high-level meeting marking the 40th anniversary of the Declaration on the Right to Development. He will also attend a meeting commemorating the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Program of Action to combat racism and racial discrimination.
Climate issues will feature prominently, with meetings dedicated to rising sea levels and climate action and a just transition. These gatherings will enable member states to exchange views on responses to environmental challenges and conditions for a development-oriented transition. Algeria will also participate in coordination meetings and encounters within regional and international groupings, including the Arab League, the African Union, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the Group of 77 and China.
In addition to these engagements, Attaf will hold bilateral meetings with counterparts from friendly and brotherly countries. These discussions will focus on strengthening cooperation and partnership relations, as well as exchanging views on key regional and international issues. The minister is also scheduled to meet with senior officials from the United Nations and other international organizations.
Through its participation in the 81st UN General Assembly, Algeria aims to continue its active role in multilateral forums and advocate for its positions on major dossiers, including Palestine, African issues, and global challenges. The Algerian delegation's engagements will combine general debate, ministerial meetings, regional concertations, and bilateral encounters, underscoring Algeria's commitment to multilateralism and international cooperation.
Key points
- Algeria's Foreign Minister, Ahmed Attaf, participates in the 81st UN General Assembly to highlight key issues such as Palestine, the Middle East, and climate change.
- The Algerian delegation engages in various meetings, including high-level gatherings and bilateral discussions, to advocate for its positions on major international dossiers.
- Algeria reaffirms its commitment to multilateralism and international cooperation through its active participation in the UN General Assembly.
