The Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, emphasized that “all Africans need a strong Commission equal to the challenges facing the continent, because the goal is to present approaches and stances and provide precise answers to the questions posed to us, as was the case during the G20 meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which we attended for the first time.”
“Africa participated as a full member of the G20 and we had to present files containing clear demands, which was not done as planned, with members of this group having contacted Algeria to request clarification on our expectations as a member of this group,” he said.
“The same goes for the United Nations Security Council, where there was an initial approval to grant Africa two permanent seats and two other non-permanent seats,” in addition to presenting perceptions regarding membership in the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, he said, emphasizing that “strengthening African presence within these two institutions requires our precision.”
Regarding Algeria’s candidacy for the position of vice-president of the African Union Commission, Attaf said that “Algeria is conducting preparatory work aimed at meeting all necessary conditions.”
