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Algeria in the heart of transformations diplomatic that redraws the regional role
Algeria has recently witnessed remarkable diplomatic activity reflected in the succession of visits of foreign officials and the holding of high level meetings in a regional and international context characterized by rising tensions and the reshaping of power balances and this dynamic is no longer just protocol movements but has extended to include strategic files such as economic cooperation energy security and strengthening multi dimensional partnerships which reflects a clear orientation towards repositioning Algeria as an influential actor in its regional and international environment
In this context Algeria has relied on its strategic assets especially in the fields of gas and oil as well as its dimension related to food security benefiting from the transformations taking place in the global market and this approach is led by the President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs led by Ahmed Attaf alongside the pivotal role of Sonatrach in consolidating what has become known as energy diplomacy

in addition to the movement of Algerian diplomatic missions abroad

This activity is not limited to the economic and political side but also extends to military and security cooperation where Algeria has strengthened its defense partnerships through joint exercises and exchange of expertise with several countries especially in the maritime field in order to preserve regional security and confront cross border threats particularly in the Sahel region which remains a strategic priority for Algeria

Recent official visits also reflect this diplomatic momentum as Algeria has received a number of international leaders and figures among them Pope Francis in a visit with a symbolic dimension that reinforces interfaith dialogue and freedom of belief

and the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

whose visit focused on strengthening energy partnership as well as the visit of the Sultan of Oman which opened new horizons for economic and investment cooperation along with meetings with the Chadian president which confirm Algeria interest in its African depth and its role in supporting regional stability

In conclusion it seems that Algeria seeks through this multidimensional dynamic to consolidate its position as a balanced and reliable regional actor benefiting from its geographical location and its energy capabilities especially at a time when the world is witnessing rapid transformations that impose the reordering of priorities and the building of more flexible and realistic alliances

It can be said that Algeria today sits at the top of diplomacy and strengthens its position as a main influential actor and a trustworthy partner not to be underestimated

Addis Ababa– Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union held a high level meeting dedicated to the Coordination Mechanim of the African Member States of the UN Security Council A3.The session featured on a comprehensive quarterly briefing outlining the mechanism’s primary activities and its ongoing efforts to harmonize and defend African positions Within the UN’s primary  decision-making body .

In a landmark diplomatic achievement, the first coordinated meeting between the Permanent Representatives of the “A3” group and the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) took place today. This coordination mechanism, officially institutionalized in August 2025 under the Algerian rotating presidency of the Council, stems from the strategic recommendations of the High-Level Seminar on Peace and Security in Africa, known as the “Oran Process.”
Unity as a Strategic Prerequisite
The briefing centered on the imperative of maintaining the unity and cohesion of the A3 group. Analysts emphasize that this unity is the “primary condition” for:

Enhanced Negotiating Leverage: Strengthening Africa’s bargaining power within the UN Security Council (UNSC).

Policy Sovereignty: Ensuring African nations lead the drafting of UNSC resolutions that directly impact the continent’s interests.

Accelerated Implementation: Pushing for the execution of UNSC Resolution 2719 and advancing the UNSC Reform in alignment with the “Common African Position.”

The PSC members lauded the A3 group as a “Pivotal Strategic Mechanism” for collective action. They called for intensified institutional synergy between Addis Ababa (AU headquarters) and New York (UN headquarters) to ensure rapid response to global geopolitical shifts.

The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Algeria to the African Union, Mr. Mohamed Khaled, delivered a decisive intervention stressing the need to unify Africa’s voice. He highlighted:

Legacy of Commitment: Commending the relentless efforts of the previous A3 configuration—including Algeria—in defending continental interests against regional and international challenges.

Strategic Priorities: Emphasizing the consistency of African positions, robust information exchange, and the expansion of strategic partnerships with other regional blocs.

Security Mandate: Pushing for the implementation of resolutions that support African-led peace operations to effectively address security threats across the continent.

Algeria has been integrated into strategic regional project aimed at redefining  the “Just Energy Transition” across the Middle East and North Africa MENA and particularly environmental research in Iraq. Launched by the Arab Reform Initiative ARI and the Institute of Regional and International Studies IRIS with the support of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency SIDA, this initiative positions Algeria at the heart of collective effort to address climate changes.

Algeria has been included, as a major energy player, alongside with Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Jordon and Palestine, the move underscores Algeria’s commitment to a transition that respect national specificities.

The Institute of  Regional and International Studies clarified in a statement released on Thursday, that “they aim to ensure that Iraq’s context and priorities are integrated into the Middle Eastern discourse.”  “With inequality emerging as a pressing global issue, this project is particularly important as it highlights the critical need for an equitable approach to sustainability—not only addressing the transition from a technical and governance perspective but also ensuring that the process is inclusive and grounded in social justice” The statement added.

In the same regard, the statement pointed out that Through collaborations with civil society organizations, researchers, and policymakers, The Institute , IRIS, is to arrange a series of roundtables and meetings to ensure everyone’s voice is heard and to lay the groundwork for policies that balance Iraq’s environmental, social, and economic realities.