Algiers Hosts Arab League Secretary-General for Unity Talks

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune received Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy in Algiers on Tuesday as part of Fahmy's official visit to Algeria. The discussions addressed developments in the regional situation and the challenges confronting the Arab region, exploring avenues for strengthening common Arab action and developing its mechanisms. Attendees alongside President Tebboune included Lunis Maggarman, Director of the Presidential Office, Ahmed Attaf, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Mohamed Sofiane Bara, Algeria's Ambassador to Cairo and its permanent representative to the Arab League.

During bilateral talks, Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf also met with Secretary-General Fahmy, covering regional developments including the Palestinian issue and crises in Sudan, Libya, Lebanon, and Yemen. Both sides stressed the importance of enhancing cooperation between the Arab League General Secretariat and Algeria, and intensifying political and diplomatic efforts to address regional crises. These efforts aim to preserve the sovereignty, unity, and stability of Arab states. Minister Attaf commended Fahmy's vision for reactivating common Arab action, which advocates for transitioning from reactive responses to proactive initiatives in addressing regional challenges.

Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy expressed his gratitude for the warm reception from President Tebboune and lauded Algeria's significant role in supporting Arab causes and its steadfast positions regarding common Arab action. Fahmy appreciated Algeria's commitment to continue supporting Arab states amidst current regional challenges, emphasizing the need for enhanced solidarity and coordination among member states. He underscored the importance of leveraging Algeria's political and diplomatic weight and its influential presence at both Arab and African levels to strengthen the Arab League's effectiveness in resolving regional crises. President Tebboune affirmed Algeria's endorsement of Arab action and the Arab League, expressing the nation's readiness to be a principal partner in efforts to develop Arab affairs, pursue Arab rights, foster stability and growth, and serve the interests of all Arab states based on international law and respect for national sovereignty.