Algeria Reaffirms Commitment to Common African Position on UN Security Council Reform
Algiers, The Gulf Observer: Algeria has reaffirmed its commitment to the common African position on reforming the United Nations Security Council, emphasizing the need to strengthen Africa’s representation in the global governance system and address the historical injustice faced by the continent.
Algerian Minister of State and Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs Ahmed Attaf participated in the 14th ministerial meeting of the African Union’s Committee of Ten Heads of State and Government on the Reform of the United Nations Security Council.
During the meeting, participating ministers exchanged views on the latest developments in intergovernmental negotiations concerning Security Council reform. They underscored the importance of continued coordination and consultation within the Committee of Ten to strengthen the African position and uphold the continent’s common demands, as outlined in the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration.
The participants stressed the need to intensify diplomatic efforts to mobilize broader international support for the African position, advance the reform process and secure fair and balanced representation for the African continent within the Security Council.
Addressing the meeting, Attaf reiterated Algeria’s firm commitment to the common African position, calling for sustained diplomatic engagement and intensified efforts to rally international support for the continent’s demands.
He emphasized the importance of ensuring that Africa secures its rightful place within the global governance system, in line with the aspirations of African countries for equitable representation in international decision-making.
The ministerial meeting concluded with the adoption of the Tripoli Document by the Committee of Ten. The document reaffirmed the committee’s commitment to the common African position on Security Council reform and emphasized the need to end the historical injustice imposed on the African continent.
The meeting highlighted the African Union’s continued efforts to build international consensus around comprehensive reform of the Security Council and ensure that Africa’s interests and perspectives are adequately represented in global peace and security affairs.
