Mandated by President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad, and African Affairs Ahmed Attaf arrived in New York on Sunday to represent Algeria at the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. Scheduled from September 22 to 28, 2026, this assembly will convene member state delegations around major international issues, according to a ministry statement.
Attaf will take part in the General Assembly’s general debate, held this year under the theme “Restoring Trust, Managing the Transformation of the United Nations to Produce Results for All,” the same source specified, adding that several high-level meetings are also scheduled throughout the week.
For Algeria, this participation aligns with its continued commitment to the multilateral system and its contribution to international efforts favoring global peace and security. Palestine, the Middle East, peace and security in Africa, climate change, and digital transformations will feature at the center of an intense diplomatic agenda, marked by multilateral sessions and bilateral engagements.
The Palestinian question and developments in the Middle East will rank among the primary files addressed by Attaf. On the sidelines of the general debate, the Minister of State will join a series of ministerial meetings dedicated to regional and international issues. Discussions will notably focus on the situation in the Middle East alongside peace and security concerns across Africa. Algerian participation will also enable continued consultations with African partners regarding stability and security matters on the continent.
Digital transformations will similarly be examined during the ministerial gatherings. This domain occupies a growing role in international discussions, particularly regarding its economic, technological, and cooperative dimensions.
Furthermore, the high-level week schedule includes several sessions devoted to development challenges, anti-discrimination efforts, and environmental protection. Attaf will participate in the high-level meeting commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Declaration on the Right to Development. He will also attend the meeting marking the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action to combat racism and racial discrimination.
Climate issues feature on the agenda as well, with a meeting dedicated to sea-level rise and another focusing on climate action and just transition. These gatherings will allow member states to exchange views on environmental responses and the conditions needed for a transition that accounts for development priorities.
Additionally, Algeria will participate in various coordination meetings and gatherings organized within the regional and international groupings to which it belongs. Attaf will take part in activities hosted by the Arab League, the African Union, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, as well as the Group of 77 and China.
These bodies serve as consultation platforms for member states on major international agenda items. They will facilitate continued dialogue on issues concerning the Arab and African spaces, alongside challenges related to global development and international cooperation.
On the sidelines of these official engagements, Attaf will hold a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts from partner and friendly nations. These talks will focus on strengthening cooperation and partnership ties, as well as exchanging perspectives on key regional and global developments.
The Minister of State is also scheduled to meet with several senior officials from the United Nations and other international organizations. These exchanges will address shared interests and future prospects for cooperation.
Through this comprehensive program, Algeria’s participation in the 81st session of the General Assembly combines general debate intervention, ministerial meetings, regional consultations, and bilateral encounters. This presence allows Algiers to pursue its efforts within multilateral forums and advance its positions on major global files, keeping Palestine, African affairs, and key international challenges at the heart of its diplomatic strategy.