NEW YORK (UN), March 11, 2025 – Algeria has voiced its “deep concern” regarding the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories and the ongoing suffering of the Palestinian people due to Zionist occupation. This statement was made by Amar Bendjama, Algeria’s permanent representative to the United Nations, during a speech delivered on Tuesday in New York.
Speaking at the annual briefing of the UN Security Council on cooperation between the United Nations and the European Union (EU), under the agenda item “Cooperation between the UN and regional and sub-regional organizations for the maintenance of international peace and security,” Bendjama highlighted Algeria’s “strong concern” over the conditions in the occupied Palestinian territories and the “relentless suffering experienced by Palestinian civilians.” He commended “the EU’s efforts to alleviate this suffering and its commitment to achieving a just and lasting resolution of the Palestinian issue, in accordance with internationally recognized references,” particularly the implementation of the two-state solution.
Bendjama remarked that today’s meeting takes place “at a time when the world is confronted with multifaceted and interconnected crises that require a coordinated and multilateral response,” emphasizing that “the complexity of these challenges underscores the necessity for enhanced cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations, as outlined in Chapter VIII of the UN Charter.”
Regarding the cooperation between the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU), he stated that it “remains a cornerstone of our joint efforts to address crises and build sustainable peace.” He praised the EU’s continuous support for AU peacekeeping operations and urged it to persist in these vital initiatives to tackle security challenges in Africa.
In relation to the Ukrainian crisis, Bendjama emphasized “the importance of prioritizing diplomatic avenues and creating conducive conditions for inclusive and constructive dialogue among the parties, in order to achieve a negotiated resolution to the conflict, based on the goals and principles of the UN Charter and addressing the legitimate security concerns of all involved.”
