Algerian FM Takes Part in Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Holds Talks with Regional, International Officials
The Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, took part on Friday afternoon in Antalya (Turkey) in the opening ceremony of the 5th edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, according to a statement from the ministry.
President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, presided over the opening ceremony of this edition, held under the theme “Mapping Tomorrow, Managing Uncertainties.”
The forum’s program includes a series of workshops and panel discussions dedicated to examining major international issues and current global challenges, with the participation of government officials, representatives of international organizations, and prominent figures from academic and media circles.
On the sidelines of the forum, Attaf held a series of bilateral meetings with several regional and international officials.
He met with the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, with whom he conducted “an in-depth exchange of views and analyses on the current situation in the Arab world, particularly in the Middle East and the Gulf region.” The two sides also discussed “prospects for developing the system of joint Arab action to better address the growing challenges facing the region.”
Attaf also held talks with Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Safadi. The meeting provided “an opportunity to renew solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom of Jordan in light of the negative repercussions resulting from the military escalation in the Middle East,” while reaffirming “the depth of the ties of brotherhood, solidarity and cooperation between the two countries and peoples.”
The two ministers also exchanged views on regional developments in light of the ceasefire agreement, expressing their hope that ongoing negotiations would lead to “a final settlement of the various points of disagreement,” and stressing “the need for the international community not to overlook the tragic situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, including Gaza, the West Bank and Al-Quds.”
In addition, Attaf held talks with the Senior Advisor to the President of the United States for Africa, Arab and Middle Eastern affairs, Massad Boulos. The meeting allowed for “a review of the positive momentum characterizing Algerian-American relations,” both in terms of the “distinguished level of strategic dialogue” and the “promising prospects offered by the various pillars of economic partnership between the two countries.”
The two sides also exchanged views on key issues in the Arab world and the African continent, particularly developments in Libya and Sudan, as well as the Western Sahara issue, the statement concluded.
In addition, Attaf held talks with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the brotherly Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mohammad Ishaq Dar. The meeting provided an opportunity to review the various aspects of the distinguished relations between Algeria and Pakistan and to stress the importance of intensifying joint efforts to elevate them to higher levels. On this occasion, Attaf received an invitation from his Pakistani counterpart to undertake an official visit to Pakistan.
The two sides also discussed developments in the Middle East and the Gulf region, with Attaf commending Pakistan’s mediation efforts aimed at reaching a ceasefire agreement between the concerned parties. Both sides expressed their hope that these continued efforts would lead to final solutions to existing disputes, ensuring lasting security and sustainable stability across the region.
