Mr. Attaf Participates in New York in the Ministerial Meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Council

The Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs, Mr. Ahmed Attaf, participated today in New York in the ministerial meeting of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), which was devoted to the theme: "Good Neighborliness and Regional Responses to Security and Terrorist Challenges in Africa."

In an address delivered on this occasion, the Minister of State emphasized that good neighborliness has become an essential prerequisite for achieving collective security in Africa, light of the growing transnational nature of terrorist threats, organized crime, and the flows of arms and illicit funds. In this context, he stressed the necessity of transitioning from isolated national responses to coordinated regional action based on dialogue, consultation, and security cooperation, within a framework of full respect for the sovereignty and independence of states, non-interference in their internal affairs, and respect for borders existing upon achievement of independence.

Furthermore, the Minister of State highlighted the priority Algeria accords to combating the financing of terrorism and drying up its sources, particularly by addressing the exploitation of advanced technologies for terrorist purposes. In this regard, he recalled the "Algeria Guiding Principles," adopted by the United Nations Security Council in January 2025, as a reference framework for strengthening international efforts in this field.

Mr. Ahmed Attaf specifically highlighted the role played by the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, in his capacity as the African Union Champion for Combating Terrorism and Violent Extremism. He added that the approach adopted by Algeria is rooted in the conviction that security and military solutions, while necessary, cannot alone achieve sustainable peace and stability unless accompanied by development, reconciliation, the strengthening of state institutions, and addressing the conditions exploited by terrorist organizations for recruitment and expansion.

In this context, the Minister of State reviewed Algeria's experience in the Sahel region, which is grounded in supporting dialogue and reconciliation, strengthening security and border cooperation, and combating terrorism and organized crime—in parallel with promoting development and regional integration. In this regard, he recalled key structural infrastructure projects, such as the Trans-Saharan Highway, the fiber optic network, and the Nigeria-Algeria Gas Pipeline, highlighting their contribution to opening new economic prospects and supporting the foundations of sustainable security.

Mr. Ahmed Attaf concluded his address by emphasizing the necessity of strengthening African ownership and leadership of security responses on the continent, transitioning from early warning to early action, and moving from crisis management to crisis prevention. He reaffirmed Algeria’s conviction that Africa’s security is indivisible, and that good neighborliness, solidarity, development, and reconciliation constitute the fundamental pillars for sustainable peace and security.