Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf used the UN General Assembly gathering in New York to press Algeria’s positions on Palestine, African security and global cooperation, according to a report by Algérie Patriotique.
Representing President Abdelmadjid Tebboune at the 81st session, Attaf called for a stronger international response to the crisis in the Middle East and reiterated Algeria’s support for Palestinian rights, the publication reported on 23 September.
The report said he also drew attention to peace and security in Africa, particularly the Sahel-Sahara region. Attaf argued for addressing the underlying causes of conflict and opposed external interference, according to the account. The publication described Algeria’s position as favoring African approaches to African problems.
Debate over multilateralism
On the wider international system, the report said Attaf criticized what he called “unprecedented campaigns” against multilateralism. It portrayed his intervention as a call to restore trust in international cooperation amid mounting geopolitical tensions.
Attaf also urged faster progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals by their 2030 target date, according to the publication. The report linked his remarks to calls for a fairer energy transition and more equitable access to digital technologies for developing countries.
Those positions reflect the themes described in Algérie Patriotique’s account. The source did not provide a full transcript of Attaf’s remarks, so the specific wording and scope of his intervention should be reviewed against an official record before publication.
Meetings on the sidelines
Algérie Patriotique reported that Attaf held discussions with international and regional counterparts alongside the assembly. It said the meetings covered the Middle East crisis, humanitarian needs in Gaza, Sahrawi refugees and barriers to Algerian exports into the European Union.
The publication named representatives of the UN, the Arab League, European governments, the International Committee of the Red Cross and the World Food Programme among his interlocutors. It did not provide records of those meetings or comments from the other participants.
Sami B. is the founder and editor of Algeria News Gate, an independent English-language platform covering Algeria’s political, economic, and business developments. Based in Europe, he reports on official announcements, economic trends, and international relations involving Algeria.