Algeria is set to host the 20th meeting of Africa – Northern Europe Foreign Ministers, embracing dialogue centered around shared values, from the day after tomorrow until October 18th. This event marks the first time Algeria has hosted since its inception in 2001, initiated by then Swedish Foreign Minister, the late Anna Lind.
Dr. Mohammed El-Badri, Assistant Foreign Minister for African Affairs, is slated to lead Egypt’s delegation at the meeting in Algeria.
The Algerian Foreign Ministry anticipates “record” attendance compared to previous sessions, with roughly 20 foreign ministers, deputy ministers, and high-ranking government officials from both African and European groups, as well as prominent figures heading vital African Union bodies.
Approximately 30 countries are expected to participate, including the five Northern European countries: Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Iceland, alongside a large group of African nations representing various regions of the continent.
Aiming to foster dialogue and consultation between African countries and their Northern European counterparts, the meeting focuses on crucial issues related to international peace and security, sustainable development, economic partnership, and solidifying cooperation at the international organization level, particularly within the United Nations.
The assembly intends to explore possible avenues to strengthen economic and commercial cooperation, activate opportunities to expand partnership and investment in both directions, and discuss ways to combat challenges resulting from climate deterioration, increased migration, and transboundary terrorism.
Expected to explore possible methods to amplify economic and trade cooperation, it’s anticipated that Northern European countries will aid African nations in reconstructing their economic systems to adapt to technological surges and knowledge transformations.
This event underscores a dedication to bolstering multilateral global systems and discovering effective means to navigate challenges from climate decay and growing issues like migration and cross-border terrorism.
