Algerian Radio
Algeria has expressed its "deep concern" regarding the situation in the Caribbean region, following, notably, "actions targeting Venezuelan tankers," calling on all parties to avoid escalation.
"Algeria is following recent developments in the Caribbean region closely" and with "deep concern, particularly regarding reports of direct actions against Venezuelan oil tankers," stated Amar Bendjama, Algeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on Tuesday.
"These developments raise serious questions and risk exacerbating tensions in an already fragile regional context," added the diplomat, speaking during a Security Council meeting dedicated to threats to international peace and security.
"Algeria emphasizes the imperative of avoiding any action likely to lead to escalation or confrontation," Mr. Bendjama insisted.
In this context, he called for respect for the Charter of the United Nations, which defines the fundamental principles governing peaceful relations between States. These principles include respect for "sovereign equality, self-determination of peoples, territorial integrity, non-interference in internal affairs, and the peaceful settlement of disputes," he highlighted.
"We call on all concerned actors to exercise restraint and avoid any action or rhetoric likely to aggravate tensions or deepen divisions," he said. He specified that "dialogue and diplomacy remain the best, indeed the only, paths capable of resolving disagreements and preserving peace and stability in the region."
Furthermore, Algeria recalls the importance of maintaining Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace, "as proclaimed by the States of the region eleven years ago."
With this in view, Algeria encourages Latin American and Caribbean organizations to play a constructive role in creating an environment conducive to dialogue and mediation efforts.
The fight against drug trafficking and transnational organized crime constitute shared challenges, particularly in this region, recalled Mr. Bendjama, who assured that facing these challenges required international cooperation within a framework of mutual respect and solidarity, rather than through a logic of confrontation and polarization. "Algeria calls on all parties to adhere to the principles and objectives of the United Nations Charter," he affirmed.
"History has repeatedly demonstrated that war and military intervention do not lead to lasting peace; quite the contrary. The only viable path is that of diplomacy, cooperation, and respect for international law," he concluded.
