The Minister said in a closing speech tothe work of the tenth high-level symposium on peace and security in Africa organized in Oran, that “the Oran path is turning off.” Its tenth candle has proven its importance, effectiveness, and pivotal role in strengthening the ranks of African countries and raising their voice under the title of a united, strong continent, sovereign in its positions and decisions, and influential in international decision-making, primarily those concerned with the establishment of peace and security in its various regions."
Mr. Attaf added, “From this perspective, we very much welcome the practical results that our rich discussions led to to evaluate this promising path after the end of its first decade. These results will consolidate the gains and achievements that have been achieved and build on them to strengthen and fortify the African bloc in the Council.” Security and achieving higher levels of coordination and cooperation in service of the goals and priorities of our continent.”
The Minister said, “As we conclude the work of our symposium, I have the honor to convey to you the congratulations of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who congratulates the success of this session, and who followed its various stages and surrounded it with special care in view of its importance and its role in organizing collective African action.”
Mr. Attaf also pointed out that “the group of African members of the Security Council has today become one of the most prominent political blocs in the Council and one of the most harmonious, synergistic and interconnected. We are also proud that our continent has become unique from other regional blocs in being able to define a continental covenant to which its representatives in this UN body are committed.” Central".
He highlighted that “the expansion of our African group in the Security Council to include in its membership countries that have decided to join under its banner, such as the Republic of Guyana, represents for us the most important indicator of the credibility and attractiveness that the group of three Africans has come to enjoy in a council that has become shackled by its contradictions, almost paralyzed by its divisions, and ineffective and influencing the course of action.” “The events are due to the intensification of polarization within it and the unleashing of the logic of power and conflict within it.”
In the same context - Mr. Attaf adds - “We greatly value the consensuses, commitments and recommendations that were formulated within the framework of this session according to a realistic and forward-looking view that essentially aims to adapt our collective efforts for a purposeful and effective response to the security and political challenges on our continent.”
“The matter relates in particular - the Minister added - to the phenomenon of unconstitutional changes of government, the spread of which has reached alarming levels that forced us to devote an entire session to discussing it and examining ways to confront and prevent it.”
He added that “the symposium’s sessions and deliberations did not ignore the seriousness of the spread of the scourges of terrorism and organized crime, which are now placing all their weight on the foundations of peace, security, development and prosperity on our continent,” noting that “our meeting had the greatest opportunity to exchange analyses, visions and conclusions about the prospects for dealing with all wisdom.” Responsibility and rigor with the repercussions and outcomes of the current international context, fraught with turmoil, tensions and polarization.”
The Minister said, “There is no doubt that our continent’s readiness to contribute to shaping the features of a new generation of peace-building and peacekeeping operations in Africa in accordance with the principle of African solutions to African problems represents an eloquent facet of our continent’s commitment to international multilateral action and its keenness to carry out the part of the responsibility assigned to it in reviving And activating the collective security system as stipulated in the Charter of Charters, which is the United Nations Charter.”
Mr. Attaf stressed that “today we are bringing down the curtain of the tenth session of the Oran process with a feeling of satisfaction over the good results that have been achieved in this context and looking forward to achieving more on the path to advancing this strategic goal of unifying the voice of our continent and strengthening its positive influence on the highest international body specialized in “In international peace and security and in other international bodies and forums.”
He went on to say, “In light of these important results and constructive outcomes, Algeria today is fully prepared to assume the mandate entrusted to it in the Security Council, fully committed to coordination, cooperation and solidarity with its African brothers, and fully committed to the upright approach laid down by the pure and sincere Oran path for the face of Africa, which is solid and well-established.” In African values and principles and unique and unique in its purposes, goals and objectives.
Mr. Attaf reiterated the affirmation of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, on more than one occasion of Algeria’s aspiration, with all sincerity, sincerity and honesty, to return the favor of the African continent, which has embraced its nomination for this important position and surrounded it with all means of support and care in all its decisive stations and stages.