Rabat – Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, affirmed in Geneva that the Kingdom’s tenure leading the Human Rights Council will prioritize “credibility and dynamism,” aiming to foster constructive consensus towards the council’s objectives.
Addressing the high-level segment of the 55th session of the Human Rights Council, chaired by Morocco, Bourita emphasized the adherence to principles synonymous with Moroccan diplomacy.
He highlighted Morocco’s dedication to credibility in action, dynamism in performance, innovation in methods, and the pursuit of constructive consensus.
The election of Morocco to preside over this crucial United Nations body, with 30 out of 47 votes, serves as international validation of the nation’s unwavering dedication to human rights under the leadership of King Mohammed VI.
Surpassing South Africa in the vote, Morocco’s victory signals recognition of its far-sighted vision and commitment to the rule of law and fundamental rights.
Following his election, Morocco’s permanent representative to the UN in Geneva, Omar Zniber, reiterated the kingdom’s pledge to promote, respect, and guarantee universally recognized human rights.
Zniber highlighted Morocco’s role as a unifying leader on key issues such as interreligious dialogue, tolerance, environmental sustainability, migrants’ rights, and the impact of new technologies.
According to Minister Bourita, the Moroccan presidency builds on significant progress in establishing a comprehensive human rights framework.
He noted that despite the challenges posed by a complex international landscape marked by polarization and human rights violations, the country remains committed to advancing the Council’s agenda.
Bourita stressed the need to confront attempts to distort human rights issues in favor of unrelated agendas, while launching initiatives to strengthen the Council’s effectiveness.
In parallel with these efforts, Bourita took part in bilateral discussions with his counterparts from Bahrain, Kazakhstan and the Netherlands, as well as meetings with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
