Ahmed Attiaf, the Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad, highlighted Algeria’s priorities for its upcoming tenure on the United Nations Security Council, emphasizing issues related to the Arab world and Africa. Algeria’s Priorities in Security Council.
During a consultative meeting on the Security Council held in the United Kingdom, Attiaf illuminated the international context of Algeria’s impending Security Council membership, which is scheduled to begin in approximately a month and a half as a non-permanent member. Fully motivated, Algeria is ready to contribute to the collective effort of maintaining international peace and security.
Attiaf revealed that Algeria’s priorities include revitalizing the Security Council’s interest and participation in addressing conflicts and crises in Africa and the Arab region, presenting new perspectives while fully aware of the challenging context of Algeria’s membership. He also pointed out that the Sahel region has become a hotspot for armed conflicts and multidimensional crises, turning into a global center for terrorism and transnational organized crime amidst growing political instability.
Furthermore, Attiaf addressed the importance of finding a lasting solution to the Palestinian issue, particularly the ongoing tragedy in the occupied Palestinian territories, including the besieged Gaza Strip. This situation serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need to address the Palestinian question correctly, in line with the internationally agreed two-state solution.
In pursuit of these priorities, Algeria will strongly advocate addressing the root causes of conflicts and crises, focusing more on women’s roles in peace processes, the plight of children in armed conflicts, and finding a new, more suitable model for peace operations. This also includes working alongside regional organizations like the African Union and the Arab League.
Attiaf also noted the deep geopolitical divisions among the permanent members of the Security Council, which have impacted the Council’s ability to act effectively. This situation has reignited global demands for comprehensive reform to help the Security Council overcome its internal difficulties and respond adequately to current challenges. He emphasized that the risks to international peace and security have increased in severity, scope, and lethality, burdening the Council’s agenda without any visible concrete results.
In these unprecedented times, with unprecedented challenges, Attiaf believes that the risks couldn’t be greater. Yet, he maintains that there is no alternative to the Security Council, and it must function effectively to meet the collective expectations and aspirations of people worldwide.
The meeting witnessed high-level participation from Britain, current African members of the Security Council, and African nations scheduled to join the Council starting January 1st.
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