Rabat – Morocco’s permanent ambassador at the UN, Omar Hilale reiterated Morocco’s unwavering commitment to continue to promote peace and dialogue between various religions.
During his participation at a high-level UN forum in New York on Tuesday, Hilale said Morocco’s approach is based on respecting and promoting the values of peace, dialogue, and human dignity.
He emphasized that Morocco remains ready to continue its commitment to fight against hate speech.
Under King Mohammed VI’s instructions, Morocco works tirelessly to boost the values of peace, harmony, and respect for cultural and religious diversity at national, regional, and international levels, Hilale added.
The diplomat also conveyed Morocco’s support for the UN efforts to express peace interfaith dialogue.
Hilale believes that the strengthening of “multilateralism and of collective coherent action” within the UN is necessary to respond to all challenges that the world is facing, including the rise of ideological conflicts, intolerance, identity withdrawal, violence, and extremism.
He also reassured the international community that Morocco’s role is to help strengthen all aspects, seeking to ensure interreligious dialogue.
Morocco has repeatedly emphasized its role to promote interfaith dialogue across different religions.
Several organizations, public figures, and governments also commended Morocco’s efforts under King Mohammed VI’s leadership.
The latest comment was from President of the Arab World Institute (IMA) Jack Lang, who expressed gratitude to King Mohammed VI for his continuous work to preserve Morocco’s Jewish heritage.
The official described Morocco as a “unique” case in the world due to the historically close relationship between the country’s Muslim and Jewish communities.
In March, Cardinal Angelo de Donatis, Vicar General of Rome, also commended Morocco’s leadership in promoting interreligious dialogue.
He described Morocco as a land of “encounters and openness,” emphasizing the “historic” visit of Pope Francis to the North African country in March 2019.
Pope Francis also emphasized enthusiasm for his visit to Morocco, describing it a “noble” country.
“King Mohammed VI and I reiterated the essential role the religious have in defending human dignity, promoting peace and justice, and in caring for creation, our common home,” Pope Francis said.
