UNSC: Bendjama Affirms Algeria’s Commitment to International Peace and Security
Algeria has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with international partners to maintain global peace and security, as stated by its Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Amar Bendjama, during a session in New York on Thursday.
“Algeria remains committed to working in collaboration with all international partners to address the root causes of conflicts and to maintain international peace and security,” Bendjama asserted during his remarks at a UN Security Council meeting themed “Poverty, underdevelopment, and conflict: implications for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
As the world approaches the 80th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter, he emphasized Algeria’s dedication to “multilateral action in favor of peace.”
“We reaffirm our commitment to multilateral action for peace, not as an option, but as a genuine commitment for sustainable peace and development in the world,” he reiterated.
Furthermore, he pointed out that humanity currently faces “significant challenges,” including an unprecedented escalation of crises and complex new threats that overshadow the socio-economic landscape, particularly in developing countries.
In this regard, Bendjama noted that “the 2030 agenda offered a vision for a better future.” Yet, he lamented that “less than a quarter of these goals are currently being achieved.”
He highlighted that “This lack of progress has an inevitable impact with poverty rising, especially in conflict-affected regions,” adding that “this unfortunate trade creates fertile ground for extremism, violence, and terrorism.”
In this context, he called for prioritizing both security and development through “comprehensive and sustainable solutions,” arguing that such an approach “will foster the right conditions for development and peace.”
Additionally, Algeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN stated that “Efforts to review UN peace operations must consider a broader perspective. that does not impede the development dimension of other relevant mechanism.”
Consequently, he advocated for a general adaptation process based on mandates designed to support development efforts and promote human rights through effective UN mechanisms.
Bendjama emphasized that “Algeria believes that peace building is a vital tool for post-conflict recovery,” asserting that “this approach prevents a return to violence, strengthens national institutions, and consolidates the principle of justice, of reconciliation, of equality.”
He notably emphasizes “strengthening coordination between UN agencies and regional partners,” specifically calling for “deepening cooperation with the African Union to will unify shared visions for the optimal resource use and address development needs, aligning with African countries’ priorities and Agenda 2063.”
Underlining the urgency of launching initiatives in favor of peace, security, and mediation, Bendjama expressed concerns about the current “funding challenges” faced by these initiatives.
“Sustainable peace, demand and genuine commitment to ensuring permanent flexible, sustainable and predictable financing for this peace initiative,” he explained.
He further emphasized that “Algeria has always attached utmost importance to security and development as essential pillars for its regional action, particularly in Africa.”
“My country has developed lately major structural projects such as the Trans-Saharan highway, the Saharan fiber optics project, and the Trans-Saharan gas pipeline. Additionally, we have established a National Agency for International Cooperation for Solidarity and Development with a budget of $1 billion,” he noted, affirming that the objective is to “support African countries in their development efforts.”
