Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf received Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy on November 10, 2026, as part of Fahmy's official visit to Algeria. The meeting took place ahead of the 42nd session of the Arab Ministers of Justice Council, which was set to begin on November 11, 2026, in Algiers. The two officials held a tête-à-tête discussion followed by an expanded meeting with members of their respective delegations.
The talks focused on recent developments in several Arab countries, including the occupied Palestinian territories, and ongoing crises in Libya, Sudan, and Yemen. They also addressed threats to the security of Gulf Arab countries. Both parties emphasized the need to intensify Arab and international efforts to find peaceful and political solutions to regional crises, preserving security and stability in the process.
Ahmed Attaf reiterated Algeria's commitment to the principles and objectives of joint Arab action and its willingness to continue contributing actively to the Arab League's efforts. He also expressed support for the League's reform and modernization process, aimed at strengthening its role in defending Arab interests. Nabil Fahmy acknowledged Algeria's significant role in supporting joint Arab action and praised the country's consistent positions and efforts to promote Arab solidarity and defend just causes.
The meeting is part of the 77th executive bureau meeting of the Arab Ministers of Justice Council, which began on November 10, 2026, in Algiers. The meeting examined and prepared various clauses and draft resolutions for the 42nd session of the Council, scheduled to take place under the chairmanship of Algerian Justice Minister Lotfi Boudjemâa. Several representatives from the Arab League, the Arab Center for Legal and Judicial Research, and the Arab Ministers of Interior Council attended the meeting.
The 42nd session of the Arab Ministers of Justice Council aims to strengthen Arab cooperation in legal and judicial matters, promote coordination and consultation among Arab justice ministries, and consolidate the rule of law and protection of rights and freedoms. The session will discuss ways to address new legal challenges at the regional and international levels, including the activation of Arab conventions related to combating terrorism, money laundering, and corruption.
The agenda for the 42nd session includes examining a set of questions related to combating terrorism, cybercrime, and corruption, as well as drafting new conventions, such as an Arab text on personal data protection. Participants will also review projects for Arab laws concerning the protection of children in armed conflicts, combating hate speech, and assisting internally displaced persons in Arab countries.
The session will also provide an opportunity to elect new members to the executive bureau, evaluate the activities of the Arab Center for Legal and Judicial Research, and approve its program for the upcoming year. Key points discussed during the meeting include the need for peaceful solutions to regional crises, strengthening Arab cooperation in legal and judicial matters, and promoting the rule of law and protection of rights and freedoms.
Key points
- The meeting between Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf and Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy highlights the importance of promoting peaceful solutions to regional crises.
- The 42nd session of the Arab Ministers of Justice Council aims to strengthen Arab cooperation in legal and judicial matters and promote the rule of law and protection of rights and freedoms.
- The session will discuss ways to address new legal challenges at the regional and international levels, including combating terrorism, money laundering, and corruption.
