Algiers – A significant working meeting was held on Monday in Algiers, bringing together representatives of the Algerian Parliament and a delegation from the Parliamentary Assembly of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), as reported by the Council of the Nation.
The session, hosted at the Abdelatif Rahal International Conference Center, included members of the Algerian delegation to NATO’s Parliamentary Assembly, alongside the National Defense and Foreign Affairs Committees from both the Council of the Nation and the People’s National Assembly. The NATO delegation featured participants from the Special Group on the Mediterranean and Middle East, the Committee on Democracy and Security, and the Sub-Committee on Resilience and Civil Security.
Researchers, university professors, and representatives of Algerian civil society also attended the event, which focused on “discussing various issues pertaining to current international affairs, particularly the political, security, and environmental situation in the Mediterranean region.” Topics included decolonization, counter-terrorism, organized crime, and political, economic, and security challenges in the Sahel-Saharan region, as well as climate change.
The agenda covered four key areas: the interplay between energy security and sustainable development, balanced partnerships, counter-terrorism, decolonization, and strategies to address migration challenges. Discussions also centered on the distinct challenges faced by the Mediterranean and Sahel regions.
Mr. Aissa Naili, Chairman of the National Defense Committee of the Council of the Nation, emphasized that “Algeria, endowed with significant resources and under the leadership of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, aims to maintain respectful, pragmatic relationships with NATO, prioritizing mutual cooperation.” He highlighted the interconnected nature of Mediterranean security with the broader Sahel region and the challenges posed by regional instability.
Representatives from NATO’s Parliamentary Assembly, including Fernando Gutiérrez, Chairman of the Special Group on the Mediterranean and Middle East, and Javier Maroto, Vice-Chair of the Democracy and Security Committee, stressed the “importance of collaborative efforts to find solutions to complex crises in the Mediterranean.” They noted Algeria’s strategic role in fostering international peace and security, enhancing energy security, and addressing illegal migration while considering humanitarian aspects.
The meeting concluded with a “rich discussion” where parliamentarians and experts shared “insightful perspectives and frank opinions on the political, security, and environmental status of the Mediterranean region.” They also proposed “solutions tailored to the severe crises impacting both regional and international landscapes, marked by rapid changes and alarming disregard for international legitimacy and rights.”
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