Throughout 2025, Algerian diplomacy recorded a remarkable year marked by strong momentum, sustained engagement, and an influential presence across regional and international arenas. This dynamic was reflected in high-level reciprocal visits, as well as in major diplomatic and economic events hosted by Algeria. The year stood out in particular for Algeria’s non-permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council, during which the Algerian mission led prominent advocacy efforts in defense of just causes, foremost among them the Palestinian and Sahrawi causes.
The year 2025 was defined by intense diplomatic activity and the conclusion of strategic partnerships aimed at diversifying Algeria’s relations and safeguarding its economic interests. Numerous visits and agreements covered diplomatic and economic fields alike. From Rome, where Algeria and Italy strengthened cooperation across various sectors, culminating in a strategic partnership agreement, to Slovenia in Eastern Europe, where both countries aligned their visions on economic cooperation and shared positions on just causes. Similar momentum characterized relations with the Sultanate of Oman, Mozambique, Somalia, Belarus, as well as Tunisia, Mauritania, Egypt, and Libya, where bilateral economic cooperation and political coordination served as key pillars for enhancing partnerships in multiple domains.
Algeria Hosts the Fourth Intra-African Trade Fair
On the economic diplomacy front, Algeria hosted the 4th edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair, a landmark event that showcased one of the strongest expressions of Africa-to-Africa economic cooperation. The fair resulted in major contracts and large-scale economic deals between participating countries, reinforcing the presence of numerous African companies within the continental market. Transactions concluded during the event exceeded forty-eight billion US dollars, strengthening African economic integration in a market long dominated by global corporate interests.
Algeria Joins the ASEAN Treaty of Amity and Cooperation
In Asia, Algeria’s accession to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) a bloc known for its promising economic dynamism marked another significant step in diversifying partnerships and reinforcing diplomatic momentum.
Key Positions within the African Union
From Addis Ababa, the heart of African decision-making, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune chaired the 34th summit of the African Peer Review Mechanism, which adopted his proposal to pursue accountability for colonial crimes committed across the African continent. Algeria’s deep engagement within Africa was further reflected in its election to the position of Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission and its membership in the Peace and Security Council.
Algeria’s efforts stood out across various AU structures, working alongside partners to unify Africa’s voice in international forums and to resolve conflicts through African-led solutions. The signing of a permanent peace agreement between the Amhara regional government and the “Fano Popular Organization” in Ethiopia served as a model for successful African solutions. Similarly, the trilateral mechanism of Libya’s neighboring countries Algeria, Tunisia, and Egypt continued efforts to help unify the Libyan ranks, end the conflict, and enable Libyans to elect their state institutions free from external interference.
These efforts were accompanied by sustained diplomatic engagement across African capitals, the Mediterranean region, and major international political forums.
Algerian Diplomacy at the United Nations Security Council
Within the UN Security Council, during the second year of its non-permanent mandate, Algeria’s diplomatic role was further highlighted by the designation of its Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amar Bendjama, as “Diplomat of the Year.” This recognition reflected a year rich in advocacy for just causes, led by Algeria’s firm stance on the Palestinian issue. Algeria consistently called for an immediate ceasefire, an end to the Zionist war of extermination, the protection of civilians in Gaza, and the cessation of settler violations in the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem. Algeria also renewed its call for full UN membership for the State of Palestine.
In parallel, Algeria continued to advocate for justice for the Sahrawi people and their right to self-determination, supporting decolonization in what remains the last colony in Africa. These efforts extended to broader demands for fairness toward Africa within the Security Council, addressing the continent’s historical marginalization, as well as calls to end the suffering of the Sudanese people and resolve the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Counterterrorism and Recognition of Algeria’s Role
During Algeria’s presidency of the Security Council in January, a high-level meeting on counterterrorism in Africa chaired by Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, concluded with a presidential statement. This marked an unprecedented international recognition of President Tebboune’s role as the African Union’s Champion for the Prevention of Terrorism. The Security Council’s Counter-Terrorism Committee also adopted what became known as the “Algiers Guiding Principles,” representing a historic contribution to strengthening international peace and security. Additionally, the Council approved, at Algeria’s initiative, the principle of equal access for all members to internal, non-public Security Council documents, without discrimination between permanent and non-permanent members.
Memory, Justice, and the Criminalization of Colonialism
The memory file remained a central and non-negotiable pillar of Algerian diplomacy. In this context, the Algerian Parliament unanimously approved a law criminalizing colonialism, aligning with Algeria’s call adopted at the highest African level, to pursue accountability for colonial crimes and their lasting impacts on the continent. Algeria also hosted a high-level conference on prosecuting colonial crimes in Africa, which concluded with the Algiers Declaration. The declaration designated November 30 as the “African Day for the Commemoration of Victims and Heroes of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, Colonialism, and Apartheid.”
In 2025, Algerian diplomacy reaffirmed itself as a voice of principles and a platform for justice, consolidating its role as an active and influential actor in regional and international affairs.
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