A Busy Start to 2025 for Algerian Diplomacy: Leading at the UN, Africa’s Path to Progress, and Regional Cooperation

BY: Dr. Hana Saada

Algiers, Algeria | January 05th, 2024 — The diplomatic agenda for Algeria in the early months of 2025 is brimming with pivotal opportunities to solidify the nation’s role on the global stage, with an emphasis on international influence, continental leadership, and regional cooperation. As Algeria assumes the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the first month of the year, the country is not resting on its laurels but pushing forward with ambitious plans at multiple diplomatic levels, particularly within the African Union (AU) and the Maghreb region.

Leadership at the UN Security Council

Algeria’s leadership at the UNSC during January 2025 marks the beginning of a very strategic period for its foreign policy. The country’s role as president of the UNSC, a responsibility it assumes for one month, comes after its successful election to the council as a non-permanent member for the term 2024-2025. This is a reflection of Algeria’s growing influence in international diplomatic circles, where it continues to assert itself as a key actor in global discussions on peace, security, and justice.

The presidency of the UNSC provides Algeria with an unparalleled platform to voice its unwavering commitment to justice, peace, and stability, particularly in regions of conflict. This is not only a testament to Algeria’s historical and strategic position within global geopolitics but also to its consistent efforts in advocating for equitable international relations and reform of global governance structures.

Ambassador Selma Malika Haddadi: A Strong Candidate for the AU Commission

Looking ahead, Algeria is positioning itself for yet another critical diplomatic moment with the candidacy of Ambassador Selma Malika Haddadi for the vice-presidency of the AU Commission, scheduled for February 2025. This move underscores Algeria’s continuing commitment to strengthening the African Union and ensuring that the continent’s voices are heard on the global stage.

Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf emphasized that this candidacy is not merely a pursuit of prestige or political influence, but rather a genuine desire to contribute to the strength and unity of Africa. He highlighted that all African nations need a robust AU Commission capable of addressing the continent’s complex challenges and bringing forth solutions that are both practical and transformative. With its long-standing dedication to supporting Africa’s progress, Algeria’s candidacy for this crucial post speaks volumes about its commitment to driving African unity and addressing issues such as peace, development, and security.

Algeria’s Regional Role: Enhancing Maghreb Cooperation

Equally significant in Algeria’s diplomatic calendar for early 2025 is the highly anticipated summit of the Maghreb leaders, which will take place in Tripoli. The summit will bring together Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya, underscoring Algeria’s pivotal role in fostering regional cooperation and advancing stability in the Maghreb. According to Minister Attaf, this meeting is a significant milestone for the region, as it aims to tackle common challenges and enhance political, economic, and security cooperation among these nations.

Algeria’s proactive approach to regional diplomacy aligns with its vision of a stable and integrated Maghreb, where cooperation transcends borders and differences. The country continues to invest in fostering unity and working alongside its neighbors to build a peaceful and prosperous region, one that can contribute to the broader stability of North Africa.

Reinvigorated Algerian Diplomacy: A Force on the Global Stage

The diplomatic vibrancy seen today is the result of Algeria’s sustained efforts to reposition itself on the global stage after a period of relative stagnation before 2019. Since then, Algeria has emerged as a diplomatic powerhouse, reviving its historical commitment to justice and sovereignty, values that were central to its struggle for independence. Algeria’s foreign policy today emphasizes the defense of just causes, political mediation, and the pursuit of a fairer and more balanced global order.

Algeria’s growing influence in international bodies, particularly in the United Nations and the African Union, showcases the nation’s ability to engage with global powers and advocate for those who are marginalized or oppressed. Algeria has consistently called for a reform of the United Nations and other international organizations, arguing for better representation of developing countries and greater fairness in global governance.

Strengthening Africa’s Voice: A Unified Vision for the Future

Algeria’s commitment to Africa’s future is further exemplified by its desire to ensure that the African Union plays a central role in shaping the continent’s destiny. Foreign Minister Attaf stated that Algeria’s goal is to contribute to a powerful AU Commission that can respond to the continent’s most pressing challenges, such as peace and security, economic development, and human rights. He noted that Algeria’s participation in the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro marked a milestone in the country’s engagement with global economic decision-making, reaffirming Algeria’s place in the international arena.

Algeria’s candidacy for the vice-presidency of the AU Commission is not only a strategic move for the country but also a critical step towards a more unified, prosperous, and influential Africa. By holding key leadership positions within both the UN and the AU, Algeria continues to play a crucial role in shaping a future that is just and inclusive for all nations.

 

Translated with Adaptation from: 

https://www.horizons.dz/?p=214311

 

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