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Morocco's Exemplary Leadership in Global Cooperation Garners Praise from Non-Aligned Movement

The recent Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit showcased Morocco's pioneering diplomacy and its unifying role on the world stage. The Final Declaration of the Summit recognized the Kingdom for numerous humanistic and constructive initiatives presented at the United Nations. Foremost among these accolades......

Morocco Assumes Leadership of UN Human Rights Council with Broad International Support

Rabat - In a significant diplomatic achievement, Morocco secured extensive international support last week as it assumed the presidency of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the year 2023. Out of the 47 council members, 30 voted in favor of Morocco during a session held on Wednesday. Among......

Morocco Makes History as First African Nation to Lead UN Human Rights Council

In a historic milestone, Morocco has achieved a groundbreaking victory by being elected as the President of the United Nations Human Rights Council for the year 2024, triumphing over South Africa in a closely-watched vote. This momentous occasion signifies the inaugural instance of an African nation......

Moroccan Sahara: Lavrov says Russia supports lasting solution based on UN Security Council resolutions

In a diplomatic rendezvous held in Marrakech on Wednesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed unwavering support for a sustainable resolution based on United Nations Security Council resolutions to address the longstanding conflict surrounding the Moroccan Sahara. Lavrov's comments,......

Russia and Arab League Unite to Call for Ceasefire in Gaza Conflict

Marrakesh, Morocco - The Russian-Arab Cooperation Forum witnessed heightened tensions on Wednesday as diplomats from Russia and the Arab League jointly called for the UN Security Council to pass a resolution for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza. The ongoing conflict,......

Belgium Reaffirms Support for Morocco's Autonomy Plan in the Moroccan Sahara

In a joint declaration on October 20, 2022, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and Belgian Foreign Affairs Minister Hadja Lahbib reiterated Belgium's unwavering support for Morocco's autonomy plan in the Moroccan Sahara. Considered by Belgium as "a serious and credible effort from......

UN General Assembly Reiterates Support for UN-Led Political Process in Resolving the Moroccan Sahara Issue

On Monday, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution reiterating its support for the exclusive UN Security Council-led political process to address the regional dispute concerning the Moroccan Sahara. The resolution reaffirms the stance taken by the 4th Committee in October and urges......

Morocco elected to chair 32nd UN commission on crime prevention, criminal justice

Morocco has been elected to chair the United Nations' highest commission on crime prevention and criminal justice for the upcoming year. The Kingdom will preside over the 32nd session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) following unanimous support from the African......