BY: Hana Saada
ALGIERS- The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Ahmed Attaf, hosted, on Wednesday, a reception to promote and mobilize support for Algeria’s candidacy for membership of the Security Council for the period 2024-2025. In his speech, Attaf reaffirmed the objectives and priorities of Algeria through its candidacy.
The audience, consisting of ambassadors and representatives of United Nations Member States, was impressed by Attaf’s emphasis on Algeria’s role in its regional environment with Arab, African, and Mediterranean dimensions, as well as its international presence.
Attaf highlighted the importance that Algeria places on the vital role of the United Nations, the serious and ferocious challenges facing this international body, the shortcomings that afflict its performance, and the special relationship between Algeria and this organization. He stressed Algeria’s commitment to assume its share of the burden of achieving the objectives enshrined in the United Nations Charter and to contribute resolutely to global efforts aimed at ensuring a better future for all of humanity.
Furthermore, Attaf recalled the role of Algerian diplomacy in promoting peace and stability in its regional environment, in close coordination with the United Nations and the regional organizations concerned, particularly the African Union and the League of Arab States.
In light of Algeria’s extensive efforts towards promoting peace, stability, and prosperity, the head of Algerian diplomacy has emphasized the country’s natural candidacy for membership in the Security Council. Algeria’s commitment to strengthening international cooperation and building a world order that prioritizes these values is reflected in its chosen slogan and priorities for its candidacy.
The Algerian vision for its role in the Security Council is centered around promoting peaceful resolutions to crises, strengthening partnerships, supporting regional organizations, empowering women and young people in the pursuit of peace, and bolstering the international fight against terrorism.
These priorities are a testament to Algeria’s dedication to creating a safer and more prosperous world for all. The country’s efforts in areas such as Palestinian reconciliation, the Middle East peace process, and mediation in Mali demonstrate its commitment to promoting stability and security in the region.
In addition, Algeria’s implementation of numerous development projects in neighboring African countries and efforts to combat terrorism and transnational organized crime highlight its commitment to promoting prosperity and safety beyond its borders.
Algeria’s candidacy for membership in the Security Council is a natural extension of its role as a leader in promoting peace and stability. Its efforts towards building a better world order are commendable and demonstrate its commitment to international cooperation and collaboration.
