Mr. Attaf heads the Algerian delegation at the High-Level Week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly

The general debate sessions of the High-Level Week for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly opened today, Tuesday, September 22, 2026, in New York. This year’s proceedings center on the theme: "Restoring Trust and Managing Transformation: The United Nations at the Service of All."

Discussions during this major UN event are expected to focus on a range of issues and challenges facing the international community. Key topics include peace and security across various regions of the world and the renewal of commitment to multilateralism—particularly in light of ongoing practices that undermine international law, human rights, and international economic cooperation. Attention will also be given to the difficulties developing nations face in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, as well as challenges stemming from climate change and the rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence systems.

Algeria is participating in this High-Level Week with a delegation led by the Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad, and African Affairs, Mr. Ahmed Attaf.

This participation reflects Algeria’s steadfast commitment—under the leadership of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune—to strengthening multilateral cooperation and promoting just, sustainable solutions to the various challenges and crises affecting the regional and international arenas. It also serves to highlight the significant efforts Algeria is undertaking domestically in economic and social sectors—such as accelerating the energy transition and managing water resources, health, education, and higher education—alongside initiatives launched to promote peace, security, and development in numerous countries across the Sahel-Saharan region and Africa as a whole. Algeria’s participation in this UN event is expected to feature a series of meetings and consultations with various fraternal and friendly nations, as well as senior UN officials. These engagements aim to maintain coordination and exchange views on issues on the agenda of the current General Assembly session, while highlighting the role Algeria plays—both regionally and internationally—in promoting peace, stability, and development.