New York, December 16, 2025 – Algeria has made a strong plea for a “rational and strong” leadership in the pursuit of global peace. Speaking at the United Nations in New York on Monday, the Deputy Permanent Representative of Algeria to the UN, Toufik El Aid Koudri, emphasized that achieving this goal hinges on the unity of member states around a shared objective.
During a Security Council meeting focused on “Maintaining International Peace and Security: Leadership for Peace,” Koudri stated, “Algeria remains a staunch advocate for multilateralism and is convinced that leadership for peace is possible, but it can only be achieved when member states unite behind a common, noble goal.”
The diplomat highlighted the current challenges to multilateralism, calling for “wise and strong leadership based on common principles and collective commitment, working to strengthen our agenda for peace and translate international initiatives into concrete and tangible actions.”
Koudri urged UN member states to “respect and enforce the principles of international law, including the UN Charter, and demonstrate the necessary political will to avoid the selective application of international law, double standards, and narrow interests.”
He described adaptation as an “indispensable principle” for leadership, noting that the evolving nature of conflicts has “presented the United Nations with difficult tests.”
“We have created important tools and mechanisms to maintain the call for international security, but today many of these tools are beginning to show their shortcomings, and some have become too cumbersome. They urgently need review and adaptation,” Koudri added.
Furthermore, Koudri stressed that “leadership for peace also requires full recognition of the role of the General Assembly, as the most representative body of the United Nations, especially when the Security Council is unable or unwilling to achieve results, and is forced to rely on regional leadership to undertake initiatives in the field of peace and security.”
This statement underscores Algeria’s commitment to a reformed and more effective international peace and security architecture.
