Algeria will play mediation role to settle disputes: Tebboune

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Agencies
20 Sep 2023 08:29
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The Algerian President says his country will "harness its extensive experience in mediation and seeking of political solutions to peacefully resolve conflicts."

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune addresses the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, on Sept. 19, 2023, at UN headquarters (AP)

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune called on Wednesday for holding an extraordinary General Assembly session to grant the State of Palestine full membership in the United Nations, stressing that Algeria will continue to support the Palestinian cause and the rights of the Palestinian people to form their independent state in accordance with the resolutions of international legitimacy.

During the 78th UN General Assembly in New York, Tebboune affirmed Algeria's support for the United Nations' efforts to find a political solution led by the Libyans themselves to end the crisis in the North African country.

The Algerian President renewed his country's determination to continue its efforts to overcome the difficulties that Mali is experiencing, refusing to resort to force to resolve disputes.

Tebboune reiterated that Algeria is committed to the necessity of returning to a constitutional solution in Niger and avoiding military intervention, which has dangerous repercussions for the entire region.

In a related context, the Algerian leader also called on the Sudanese parties to dialogue, negotiate, and end the fighting as soon as possible, noting that the Sahel and Sahara regions suffer from weakness, lack of development, and the features of famine.

He pointed out that Algeria will continue its mediation role to resolve conflicts and will join the Security Council holding on to the aspirations of the Arab world and the African continent.

Elsewhere, Tebboune said Algeria, which is preparing itself to be a non-permanent member of the Security Council, "is aware of the responsibility that is incumbent on it" and will "harness its extensive experience in mediation and seeking of political solutions to peacefully resolve conflicts."