Oran: Ambassador Jamal Fares Al Rowaie, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations in New York, participated in the proceedings of the twelfth edition of the High-Level Seminar on Peace and Security in Africa, also known as the Oran Process. The seminar was hosted by the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, with the participation of representatives from the five elected members of the Security Council, including the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Republic of Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Latvia, and the Republic of Liberia.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the seminar addressed a range of issues concerning the African continent. Topics included the global landscape of peace and security in Africa, cooperation between the African Union and the United Nations, and joint efforts to combat terrorism and violent extremism. The seminar also included an assessment of the activities of the three African members of the Security Council: the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, the Federal Republic of Somalia, and the Republic of Sierra Leone, in addition to the Republic of Guyana.
Discussions covered lessons learned, future priorities, and the role of the UN Security Council, the AU Peace and Security Council, and the A3+ group, as well as Security Council reform. The meeting further examined the role of the A3+ as a cohesive bloc guided by the directives of the African Union's Peace and Security Council.
The importance of international law as a fundamental frame of reference for resolving disputes was underscored, with the United Nations highlighted as a beacon of justice and a rules-based international order. Participants emphasized that multilateralism remains the most effective framework for addressing crises and building sustainable peace.
The Permanent Representative of Bahrain engaged in interactive dialogue to exchange experiences between the A3+ group and the five elected members of the Security Council at the level of Permanent Representatives. The discussion focused on reviewing the experiences of the A3+ group, opportunities to strengthen coordination between the two groups, and developing practical partnerships within the Council to advance African issues on the Security Council's agenda.
Bahrain's participation reflects its commitment to deepening partnerships with African countries and engaging with the priorities of the continent. This engagement is in preparation for Bahrain's upcoming term on the Security Council for 2026-2027 and to reinforce its role in supporting international efforts to maintain regional and global peace and security.