As a result of the Second World War, the UN Security Council no longer enjoys unanimous support in its current architecture. Some are calling for an overhaul of its composition, integrating new realities in the world.
The change in the configuration of the Council is acute, in light of the profound transformations in geopolitical balances. While there is consensus on the need for reform, the big question is determining the criteria for selecting new permanent members and their numbers.
Currently, the Council has fifteen members, including five permanent (China, United States, France, United Kingdom and Russia), who have the famous right of veto. Several countries are expressing their desire to join the big leagues, particularly in unrepresented parts of the world, such as Africa.
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Morocco, whose regional influence is growing, no longer hides its ambitions regarding the representation of the continent. And it is Omar Hilale, permanent representative of the Kingdom to the United Nations in New York who proclaim it loud and clear. A position to be taken seriously, since it comes from an experienced diplomat, renowned for his sense of repartee and moderation.
The Kingdom is the country best placed and which has “the greatest legitimacy” to represent the African continent as a permanent member of the Security Council, the ambassador said in a statement to the MAP agency.
Morocco “is eligible to become a member of the Security Council because, quite simply, the fundamental criterion for becoming a member is to contribute to peace and security in the world, in particular by contributing to peacekeeping forces,” underlined the ambassador.
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Under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, he assured, Morocco has precisely this capacity to represent the continent and defend the causes and interests of Africa.
Omar Hilale explains why the Kingdom ticks all the boxes. Since the 1960s, Morocco has been among the most consistent countries in deploying its soldiers to UN peacekeeping missions around the world.
The Kingdom, a democratic and rule-based state, remains committed to universal values and respect for the Charter and principles of the United Nations. In addition, it is fully invested in bilateral and trilateral cooperation, in addition to its mediation efforts and initiatives.
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Even if it does not say it, Morocco above all maintains balanced relations with all influential actors in the world, thanks to the wisdom of its foreign policy and the respect of its commitments. To be continued!
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