Algerian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ahmed Attaf, has conducted a series of high-level meetings with UN officials and foreign ministers in New York. These discussions took place on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. The meetings focused on developments in the Sahel-Saharan region, the future of UN peacekeeping operations, and strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation with the European Union.
On September 21, 2026, Attaf met with Jean-Pierre Lacroix, UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations. The meeting provided an opportunity for both parties to exchange views on the evolving situation in the Sahel-Saharan region and Algeria's role in supporting peace and stability in the area. They also discussed the current state of UN peacekeeping operations, the challenges they face, and ways to enhance their effectiveness.
Attaf also held talks with Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel. The two ministers reviewed the current state of cooperation and partnership between Algeria and Portugal. Both parties expressed their mutual desire to further strengthen and expand their relations to include new areas, serving the common interests of both countries. They also discussed preparations for upcoming bilateral events and agreed on the importance of continued coordination.
In addition, Attaf met with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen. Their discussions covered various issues of mutual interest, including bilateral cooperation in different fields and ways to enhance it. The ministers also touched on multilateral cooperation, emphasizing the importance of continued coordination to succeed in initiatives agreed upon within the framework of cooperation between African and Scandinavian countries.
Attaf also had a meeting with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Filipova-Petkova, where they reviewed the current state of bilateral relations and cooperation between Algeria and Bulgaria. They explored ways to enhance and diversify their relations to serve the common interests of both countries. The parties also discussed the current state of cooperation between Algeria and the European Union.
Furthermore, Attaf engaged in discussions with Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis. The talks focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation, particularly in light of the upcoming visit of the Greek minister to Algeria. This visit is expected to create new opportunities for partnership and investment in various fields, including infrastructure, renewable energies, and maritime transport.
Finally, Attaf met with Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos. They reviewed the current state of bilateral relations between Algeria and Cyprus and explored ways to enhance and expand them. The ministers also discussed the situation in the Middle East and the implications of the situation in the Strait of Hormuz on maritime navigation.
Key points
- Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf holds high-level talks with UN officials and foreign ministers at the UN General Assembly.
- Discussions focus on regional peace, cooperation, and bilateral relations with various countries.
- Meetings aim to strengthen Algeria's partnerships and cooperation with the European Union and other nations.
