Non-Aligned Principles: Algeria’s Renewed Stance in Global Shift
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune affirmed Algeria's unwavering commitment to the principles of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), declaring it a renewed sovereign choice shaped by ongoing profound global transformations. Speaking at a high-level meeting in Belgrade that commemorated the 65th anniversary of the first NAM conference, President Tebboune's address, delivered by the President of the National People's Assembly, Khalida Boufedeche, underscored that this stance is rooted in the conviction that sovereignty is indivisible and the application of international law must be impartial.
Algeria's adherence to non-alignment, the President stated, aims to foster greater unity and cohesion within the Movement, thereby enhancing its capability to effectively confront escalating international challenges. He highlighted the growing geopolitical crises, international polarization, and issues concerning security, development, and the consistent respect for international law. From Algeria's perspective, reactivating the core principles of non-alignment can provide Southern countries with a vital space to articulate their positions and safeguard their interests, free from the constraints of political pressures and bloc alignments.
This enduring commitment reflects Algeria's consistent advocacy for a more influential role for developing nations within the global system. President Tebboune stressed that unified positions and robust coordination among NAM members are essential for championing the causes of peoples, solidifying equality among states, and advancing political solutions to international disputes, rather than resorting to force. He reaffirmed the critical importance of foundational principles such as respecting state sovereignty and territorial integrity, non-interference in internal affairs, protecting mutual interests, and promoting multilateral cooperation, all in strict accordance with the United Nations Charter, the Bandung Principles, and the 1961 Belgrade Conference resolutions. These principles, he noted, gain renewed significance amidst the current international landscape marked by increased use of force, diminished collective security, and persistent selectivity in applying international law, further highlighting the NAM's strength as an influential international force with over 120 member states.
