Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf met with his counterparts from Pakistan, Slovenia, and Kyrgyzstan on Saturday in New York, as part of his activities on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 81st UN General Assembly. According to a statement from the Algerian Foreign Ministry, Attaf met with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. The meeting allowed for an in-depth review of relations, particularly in investment, economic cooperation, trade, higher education, and cultural exchanges.
During his meeting with Dar, the two ministers exchanged views on regional and international issues, particularly those related to the Middle East. They emphasized the importance of continuing dialogue and diplomatic efforts to address current challenges and noted the level of coordination between the two countries within multilateral frameworks, led by the United Nations. The ministers expressed satisfaction with the existing cooperation between Algeria and Pakistan.
Attaf also met with Slovenian Foreign Minister Ton Kajzer, where they reviewed the state of bilateral relations between Algeria and Slovenia. The two ministers expressed satisfaction with the momentum in these relations, particularly after the opening of their embassies in Ljubljana and Algiers. They confirmed their shared will to continue strengthening and expanding these relations. The ministers also discussed matters related to the partnership agreement between Algeria and the European Union.
The meeting with Kajzer allowed for an exchange of views on several international and regional issues of common interest, as well as matters on the UN agenda. Attaf and Kajzer discussed the implementation of the partnership agreement between Algeria and the European Union, ensuring a balance of interests between the two parties. The ministers also touched on various issues related to the UN.
Attaf met with Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kolobaev, where he offered congratulations on Kyrgyzstan's election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the period 2027-2028. Attaf expressed Algeria's willingness to share its experience and expertise with Kyrgyzstan to support its efforts and strengthen coordination and consultation on various issues on the UN agenda.
Kolobaev expressed his country's interest in Algeria's experience within the Security Council, particularly regarding coordination within the A3 mechanism. The meeting provided an opportunity to review the trajectory of bilateral relations between Algeria and Kyrgyzstan and explore ways to strengthen and expand them to serve their common interests.
The meetings held by Attaf on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly reflect Algeria's commitment to strengthening its diplomatic relations with various countries and promoting international cooperation. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation, addressing regional and international challenges, and coordinating efforts within multilateral frameworks.
Key points
- Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf meets with counterparts from Pakistan, Slovenia, and Kyrgyzstan on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly.
- The meetings focused on strengthening bilateral relations, addressing regional and international issues, and coordinating efforts within multilateral frameworks.
- Algeria expressed willingness to share its experience and expertise with Kyrgyzstan as it begins its term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council.
