Ahmed Attaf, Algeria's Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad, and African Affairs, participated in a consultative meeting of Arab Foreign Ministers in New York on Tuesday. During the meeting, Mr. Attaf emphasized the critical need to address regional crises and showed Algeria's consistent foreign policy principles. He stated that the international context is "characterized by selectivity in the application of international legitimacy resolutions, and in which the countries of the region pay the price for the absence of political solutions." Mr. Attaf also stressed "the urgent necessity to address the crises plaguing Sudan, Yemen, Somalia, and Libya, and to preserve their unity, support national political solutions, and reject external interference in their affairs." His remarks noted a full approach to regional stability and international law.
Urgent Regional Crises Addressed
Ahmed Attaf, Algeria's Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad, and African Affairs, stressed the urgent need to address the crises afflicting Sudan, Yemen, Somalia, and Libya. He articulated this position during a consultative meeting of Arab Foreign Ministers held in New York, showing the gravity of these ongoing conflicts. Mr. Attaf emphasized that preserving the unity of these nations is key for their long-term stability and the well-being of their populations. He specifically called for the international community to support national political solutions within these countries, advocating for internally-driven processes that reflect the aspirations of their people. Mr. Attaf explicitly rejected foreign interference in their internal affairs, advocating for approaches that respect national sovereignty and foster stability from within. His remarks underlined a consistent Algerian stance on regional conflicts, emphasizing self-determination and non-intervention as foundational principles.
Palestinian Issue's Centrality
Ahmed Attaf, Algeria's Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad, and African Affairs, emphasized the critical importance of working to return the Palestinian issue to the forefront of the international agenda. He stated that the issue should not be reduced solely to its humanitarian dimension, stressing that its political and legal aspects are equally vital for a just resolution. Mr. Attaf also stressed the necessity of confronting measures designed to undermine the possibility of establishing a Palestinian state, advocating for strong international action to safeguard the two-state solution. He noted Algeria's consistent position on this matter during the consultative meeting of Arab Foreign Ministers in New York, calling for sustained efforts to secure a full political solution that aligns with international legitimacy and ensures the rights of the Palestinian people. His intervention showed the enduring significance of the Palestinian cause for Arab foreign policy.
Rejecting Proxy Warfare Arena
Ahmed Attaf reiterated Algeria's firm rejection of turning the Arab region into a proxy war arena, particularly given the ongoing escalation observed in the Arabian Gulf region. Mr. Attaf, Algeria's Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad, and African Affairs, emphasized this stance during the consultative meeting of Arab Foreign Ministers in New York. He showed Algeria's opposition to the "تحويل المنطقة العربية إلى ساحة للحروب بالوكالة" (turning the Arab region into a proxy war arena), noting the destabilizing impact such conflicts have on regional peace and security. Mr. Attaf also noted the necessity of activating joint Arab action, emphasizing that collective efforts are key to navigate the complex geopolitical landscape. He stated this was key within an international context marked by selectivity in applying decisions rooted in international legitimacy, urging for greater unity and effectiveness in Arab diplomatic initiatives to address common challenges and uphold shared interests.