Algeria’s Mansouri Attends UN Peacekeeping Ministerial in Berlin

Bakhta Selma Mansouri, the Algerian Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, in charge of African Affairs, is participating in the United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial, which is being held on Tuesday and Wednesday in Berlin, Germany, as stated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad, and African Affairs.

This high-level conference “is dedicated to addressing the current challenges faced by UN peacekeeping operations and exploring ways to enhance the effectiveness of the United Nations in this critical area, particularly given the numerous conflicts and crises, especially in Africa, where the majority of these operations are concentrated,” the statement adds.

Algeria’s involvement in this UN event aims to “reaffirm its steadfast commitment to political and peaceful solutions, as well as its dedication to supporting both African and international efforts to restore stability and promote peace in conflict-affected regions through a comprehensive approach that prioritizes prevention and respects state sovereignty,” the source continues.

On the sidelines of the conference, the Secretary of State engaged in bilateral discussions with several foreign ministers from participating countries, exchanging views on “ways to strengthen cooperation in peacekeeping and coordinate efforts to support comprehensive and integrated approaches to crisis resolution, particularly in Africa,” the statement concludes.