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Kadiri

lines on the record: 284
first: 2016-07-12
most recent: 2023-12-15
sittings or episodes: 38
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“Moreover, I would highlight that, in his latest report on SALW, the Secretary-General calls for the Security Council to further consider their impact on violations against children and to look at the resulting links in the relevant resolutions and in the discussions of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, particularly when issuing recommendations on potential measures and actions aimed at protecting children in armed conflicts. In conclusion, with every passing minute, lives are being lost as a result of the illicit trade in SALW. In addition to the verified devastating consequences, these illicit flows contribute to violations of human rights and hamper development and growth. Morocco will continue to contribute resolutely to international and regional efforts to effectively counter this scourge.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509 (2023) · source
“Furthermore, Morocco still firmly believes that the Secretary-General’s New Agenda for Peace provides an up-to-date and appropriate framework to address the illicit flow of SALW, particularly its three recommendations on that scourge, namely, first, to develop and strengthen the instruments and road maps to address the challenges linked to diversion, proliferation and misuse; secondly, to set national and regional goals and measure progress through data gathering and monitoring; and thirdly, to pursue comprehensive Government strategies that include the control of light weapons in development and conflict- prevention strategies.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509 (2023) · source
“The Kingdom will engage fully and actively in the work of the Programme of Action’s Preparatory Committee meeting scheduled to be held in New York from 12 to 16 February 2024. My delegation thanks the Secretary-General for his report on SALW, which was published on 1 November (S/2023/823), and we take good note of the recommendations contained therein aimed at assisting Member States in their efforts to address the threats arising from the misuse of the illicit transfer and destabilizing accumulation of SALW.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509 (2023) · source
“In the same vein, the implementation of complete and multidisciplinary approaches at the national, regional and international levels is essential to promoting the control and regulation of light weapons, while also addressing the political, socioeconomic and cultural reasons behind the proliferation of those weapons. Moreover, the strengthening of regional and international cooperation is crucial to countering the illicit trafficking in SALW in an effective and coordinated manner. The Kingdom of Morocco supports the work carried out under the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects and its International Tracing Instrument.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509 (2023) · source
“In that context, the Kingdom of Morocco will continue to place the promotion of peace and security in Africa, particularly cooperating in the fight against the illicit trafficking in SALW and the socioeconomic and environmental development of our continent, as part of its national and regional priorities. Furthermore, under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the links between arms control, peace, human rights and development are recognized, particularly through Goal 16. Unfortunately, the successful tracing of weapons and ammunition remains a major challenge. Available data show that, on average, between 2016 and 2020, only 28 per cent of illicit weapons were traced successfully. Also worth highlighting is the importance of integrating SALW in development efforts.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509 (2023) · source
“Mr. Kadiri (Morocco) (spoke in French): The Kingdom of Morocco welcomes the holding of this extremely important open debate under your presidency for this month, Sir. We would also like to express our thanks to the briefers for their detailed briefings. According to the United Nations, small arms and light weapons (SALW) were the second-largest cause of conflict-related civilian deaths in 2022, representing 14 per cent of those deaths. For its part, Africa is facing constant, serious threats as a result of the increased illicit flow and transfer of SALW to terrorist groups, non-State armed groups and criminal organizations.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509 (2023) · source
“This is an opportunity to discuss, among others, the use of modern technologies in countering terrorism, violent extremism, cybercrime and transnational organized crime. To conclude, my delegation underscores the need to shore up the collective efforts of the international community, in order to better promote the establishment of international and regional security based on mutual respect, good neighbourly relations and effective and active cooperation.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“Fourthly, the Kingdom of Morocco is tireless in its efforts to counter human trafficking, including through the establishment of a national action plan for 2023–2026 and a national strategy for 2023–2030. These national efforts are currently geared towards the establishment of a national reference mechanism to establish protection systems for victims. The Kingdom of Morocco was elected, during the 91st INTERPOL General Assembly, held recently in Vienna, to host the 93rd General Assembly of Interpol, to be held in 2025 in Marrakech. This reflects the respect, trust and appreciation which the Kingdom of Morocco and its security institutions enjoy, under the enlightened leadership of His Majesty Mohammed VI. In the same vein, Morocco is currently hosting, in Tangier, the 47th conference of Arab police and security leaders.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“Secondly, the Kingdom of Morocco devotes crucial importance to countering corruption, in particular through the operationalization of legal mechanisms to counter that phenomenon and criminalize it in all its forms and through strict enforcement of the law for perpetrators. Morocco has ratified the United Nations Convention against Corruption and the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption. Thirdly, Morocco has made it a national priority to prevent and counter the use and trafficking of drugs and psychotropic substances at the international and national level by adopting a comprehensive, multidimensional and integrated strategy. This has been widely welcomed by the international community and competent United Nation bodies.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“Morocco plays a leading role in regional and international efforts to prevent and combat crime in all its manifestations and to establish criminal justice based on respect and enforcement of international norms. In that regard, allow me to focus on the following four elements. First, the Kingdom of Morocco attaches the highest priority to combating terrorism and has worked to put in place national, regional and international policies to counter this scourge and its financing, via an approach based on cooperation and the exchange of information, experience and best practices. That has resulted in foiling a number of terrorism attempts in many countries, thanks to cooperation with Morocco.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“In many parts of the world, links among conflict, trafficking and organized crime are almost systematic in nature. We condemn the proven links in Africa among criminal, terrorist and separatist groups. Morocco also believes that combating transnational organized crime requires, first, strengthening the rule of law; secondly, law enforcement capacity-building; thirdly, ensuring that the capacities of public institutions to counter corruption are enhanced; fourthly, expanding the good offices of UNODC and its regional offices to better promote coordination and cooperation among Member States, specifically when it comes to the exchange of good information and best practices; and fifthly, promoting security-level cooperation to tackle transnational challenges posed by crime.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“The Convention has not just engendered a movement of legislative convergence throughout the world, but it has also consolidated a normative basis at the bilateral and regional levels with regard to judicial and police cooperation, while providing a solid foundation for strengthening capacities. Nevertheless, two observations warrant our attention. The first concerns transnational organized and its ability to adapt. Criminal networks evolve, even as we mobilize, in order to evade detection. It maliciously takes advantage of improved mobility, the expansion of international trade and developments in information and communications technology. The second is that cross-border organized crime is becoming globalized, even as it enhances its regional roots.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“Mr. Kadiri (Morocco) (spoke in French): Morocco welcomes the holding of this very important Security Council debate under Ecuador’s presidency. We welcome the presence here this morning of His Excellency the President of Ecuador, which raised the tenure of our debate. Morocco thanks the Secretary- General, the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the other briefers for their informative interventions. In the course of the past two decades, the universalization of the Palermo Convention made tremendous progress with the ratification by 192 States parties, including Morocco.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“Finally, it is not the case for the courageous Kabyle women, who are imprisoned simply for claiming their inalienable right to self-determination. They are repressed and prevented from wearing their traditional clothing, which has represented their culture and their Kabyle ethnicity for centuries.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“They take pride in their Moroccan identity on a daily basis by participating in elections, including as elected candidates; managing local affairs in the Moroccan Sahara; and engaging as equals in the political emancipation, social, economic and cultural development of the southern provinces of the Kingdom of Morocco. Unfortunately, that is not the case for Algerian women, who suffer the worst kinds of violations of all their rights. They are prohibited from demonstrating and protesting those violations and they are reduced to silence, if they are not forced into departing the country or even exiled. It is not the case for the courageous Hirak women, who were arbitrarily arrested and have suffered and continue to suffer the worst violations for the sole reason that they demand a better present and future for themselves and their children.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs was the only person, out of all the representatives of nearly 100 Member States, civil society and the Secretariat present at today’s meeting, who alluded to the Moroccan Sahara, demonstrating once again — if it still needed to be demonstrated — that Algeria is a principal party to the regional dispute that it created and perpetuates concerning the Moroccan Sahara. I wish to emphasize here that Moroccan women in the Moroccan Sahara fully enjoy their civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Morocco’s national action plan reflects the intention of His Majesty King Mohammed VI to promote gender equality as the foundation of a just, democratic and egalitarian society. Morocco considers its national action plan not as an exercise in formalism but, on the contrary, as a concrete manifestation of Morocco’s will and commitment towards gender equality, as well as its conviction that the women and peace and security agenda is an essential component of maintaining international peace and security. In his statement, the Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs saw fit to mention the question of the Moroccan Sahara in misleading terms, demonstrating the sheer hatred harboured by that country against its neighbour Morocco.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“It is important to bridge the gap between theory and practice by working with representatives of women’s organizations and ensuring that they have a place at the negotiating table. Fifthly, the integration of a gender-responsive approach in post-conflict contexts is necessary from the beginning of the reconstruction process in order to ensure sustainable and equitable development in which women and men share resources, opportunities and decision-making authority. Those elements are crucial for building egalitarian and peaceful societies that promote the participation of women in practice, not just in theory. Morocco remains firmly committed to working together with the United Nations and partners to advance the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Secondly, women’s protection and empowerment are crucial. Women in conflict zones must be protected from violence and provided with the necessary resources and skills, including by preventing and combating sexual violence and promoting women’s access to health services, education and economic opportunities. Thirdly, we must step up efforts in the fight against impunity by enshrining a zero-tolerance policy and ensuring access to justice for victims. At the same time, the stigma surrounding the victims of sexual violence and the children born from such violence must be rectified, as it constitutes a fresh victimization. Fourthly, effective peace and security solutions require the collaboration of all stakeholders, including women.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In order to progress towards the effective realization of the women and peace and security agenda and move from theory to practice, the international community would benefit from following a holistic approach that focuses on the prevention of conflicts, addressing their root causes and creating a safe and encouraging environment for the participation of women in mediation and conflict resolution efforts. In that context, allow me to highlight the following points. First, we need to see increased representation of women. Women’s participation at all levels and their representation in decision-making positions in matters of peace and security must be encouraged. That requires an effective commitment to gender parity as part of a joint effort between the representatives of Governments and civil society.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“It highlights the unique perspectives and skills that women bring to conflict prevention, conflict resolution and peacebuilding. Women are just as capable as men of mediating, bringing together conflicting parties and building lasting peace, and there are more than enough examples to show that. However, the women and peace and security agenda continues to face various obstacles in several regions of the world. Cultural, political and social barriers often hinder the full realization of women’s potential in matters of international peace and security. Similarly, women continue to face discrimination and violence in several contexts, which impedes their participation in the decision-making processes related to economic recovery and public governance in the post-conflict phase.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mr. Kadiri (Morocco) (spoke in French): At the outset, my delegation would like to thank you, Mr. President, and your friendly delegation for organizing, under Brazil’s presidency, this open debate on the issue of women and peace and security. Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) constitutes the international reference framework for respecting and protecting the rights of women in situations of conflict and peacebuilding. The women and peace and security agenda represents international recognition of the role of women as agents of change and essential actors in the restoration, maintenance and consolidation of peace. However, moving from theory to practice in order to achieve that objective remains a task that requires additional collective effort at all levels. The women and peace and security agenda is visionary.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Before I conclude, I would like to thank all those who expressed their condolences, sympathy and compassion and their availability to provide support to the colossal efforts being undertaken by the Kingdom of Morocco to deal with the consequences of the earthquake that impacted my country on the night of 8 to 9 September.”
2023-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9418Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Similarly, in 2020, in its capacity as President of the Humanitarian Affairs segment of the Economic and Social Council, the Kingdom of Morocco launched an appeal to action in support of the international response to COVID-19. Furthermore, the Kingdom of Morocco is a member of the Central Emergency Response Fund of the United Nations, to which it contributes significantly. In 2014, we adopted a national immigration and asylum strategy, which is a reference for the humanist multiparty and partnership approach sought in the Global Compact on Refugees, the Global Refugee Forum and international humanitarian law.”
2023-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9418Resumption1 (2023) · source
“United Nations agencies must play a key role in monitoring the funds and assistance allocated to humanitarian response operations to ensure that the funds are not diverted. We have always prioritized helping friendly countries in need of urgent humanitarian assistance as part of our continental and international action. In that context, at the request of King Mohammed VI, Morocco has deployed more than 17 field hospitals and provided more than 2.65 million medical services for local people and refugees in 14 countries, on four continents. Similarly, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, His Majesty King Mohammed VI sent a shipment of medical devices and materials to some 20 friendly African countries and to the African Union Commission in order to support their efforts to combat the pandemic.”
2023-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9418Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In that context, the international community is turning more than ever towards additional partnership, bringing in the private sector and others into humanitarian operations in the form of public-private partnerships. In that regard, we must be guided by several principles. The partnerships have to be based on basic humanitarian principles, namely, neutrality, impartiality, humanity and independence. Humanitarian work needs to be results-based and provide the number of people reached by each humanitarian operation, in accordance with humanitarian prerequisites, the provisions of the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees and United Nations agencies’ normative requirements, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.”
2023-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9418Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mr. Kadiri (Morocco) (spoke in French): At the outset, I commend Albania on organizing this open debate, enhanced by the participation of His Excellency the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Albania. That shows your country’s commitment to humanitarian issues, Sir, as a means of maintaining international peace and security. I would also like to thank the briefers for their presentations. This open debate in the Security Council is being held at a time of increasing humanitarian needs resulting primarily from conflicts, climate change and the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Today 363 million people worldwide — 4.5 per cent of the global population — need rapid humanitarian assistance. Although $55.2 billion have been pledged, the international community’s response has only reached $15.8 billion, a mere 29 percent.”
2023-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9418Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Lastly, we would be remiss if we did not pay tribute to the Security Council Affairs Division, which is making its own contribution to improving the Council’s working methods through its reports, analyses and interaction with Member States.”
2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We should emphasize that debates such as the one we are having today on improving the Council’s working methods are part and parcel of the overall vision of the new United Nations architecture, in line with the aspirations of the Secretary-General and his proposed reforms aimed at strengthening the efficiency and coherence of the United Nations as a whole in order to better respond to our current global challenges. That will be at the heart of discussions at the Summit of the Future, to be held next year. As an active member of our Organization, Morocco stands determined to contribute constructively to such debates and to support initiatives aimed at strengthening the working methods and work of the Security Council.”
2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In that context, we welcome the growing cooperation between the Security Council and the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) and its various country configurations. We call for continuing to strengthen the cooperation between the PBC, its country configurations and the Council through the regular participation of the PBC Chairs and the representatives of its country configurations in Council meetings and by taking account of their recommendations and advice in forging Council decisions. Needless to say, improving the working methods of the Security Council through the combined and inclusive efforts of all Member States, and by ensuring that Council members show strong political will in that regard, is an important step towards strengthening the mandate of the principal organ responsible for maintenance of international peace and security.”
2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410Resumption1 (2023) · source
“As a country that has consistently contributed troops to United Nations peacekeeping operations since the 1960s, the Kingdom of Morocco has seen first- hand the positive impact of the work of the Security Council on maintaining, building and sustaining peace. In that regard, we would like to stress the importance of holding consultations between Council members and the representatives of troop- and police-contributing countries, as well as triangular meetings that also include representatives of the Secretariat. United Nations peacebuilding efforts are a top priority for Morocco, and we therefore support the Secretary-General in according critical importance to peacebuilding in Our Common Agenda (A/75/982) and in his New Agenda for Peace.”
2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we were pleased that all the Security Council presidencies convened meetings with all the States Members of the United Nations both to present the programme of work at the beginning of the month and to discuss the Council’s work at the end of the month in the framework of the wrap-up sessions. Morocco has gladly participated systematically in all of those meetings, in which it has been able to interact with the presidencies. We have also noted the increase in the number of public meetings and briefings when that has been possible. At the same time, we acknowledge that consultations of the whole are of critical importance, whether to discuss sensitive issues or to reach compromises on difficult issues.”
2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the important improvements that the Security Council has agreed on to strengthen its working methods since the adoption of note by the President S/2017/507 and the presidential notes that have complemented it subsequently. The Council’s ability to adapt its working methods to global circumstances was clearly shown when it succeeded in continuing to deliver on its peacekeeping mandate on the international stage during the coronavirus disease pandemic. Video-teleconference meetings and other innovative working methods enabled Council members not only to consider the items on its agenda but to adopt decisions and resolutions renewing international peace and security mandates. We also want to underscore the efforts made by Council members to strengthen the transparency and inclusivity of its work.”
2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mr. Kadiri (Morocco) (spoke in French): At the outset, Sir, I would like to thank your friendly country, Albania, which is presiding over the Security Council this month, for convening this open debate on the Council’s working methods. My delegation would like to take this opportunity to highly commend the outstanding work done by the Informal Working Group on Documentation and other Procedural Questions under your leadership and chairmanship, Mr. President. In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, it is important that the Security Council continues to adapt its working methods as it implements its mandate as guarantor of the maintenance of international peace and security on behalf of all States Members of the United Nations.”
2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Our efforts are aimed at mobilizing and aligning governmental resources, development partners and private sector funding to unleash Africa’s food production potential through South-South and triangular cooperation with a view to ending food insecurity and thereby preventing potential conflicts. In conclusion, Morocco reaffirms its full support to the Secretary-General in the implementation of the mandate of his Global Crisis Response Group on Food, Energy and Finance. We call for proactive international solidarity to put an end to the serious threats posed by hunger and food insecurity in a number of regions of the world, particularly in Africa.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Moreover, and in order to strengthening food security in Africa, Morocco has allocated millions of tons of fertilizer adapted to African soil and culture to the continent for several decades and has supported more than 44 million African farmers. In 2023, Morocco is allocating more than 4 million tons of fertilizer to African farmers, which is more than double what we did in 2021. And we are providing millions of tons of fertilizer to developing countries in other regions of the world. Furthermore, Morocco is pursuing the implementation of its broad-scale programme to address food security in Africa through a scientific and holistic approach.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“At the initiative of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Morocco launched, during the twenty- second Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 22), held in Marrakesh, the initiative for the Adaptation of African Agriculture to Climate Change. Similarly, the Initiative on Sustainability, Stability and Security is aimed at increasing the sustainability, stability and security of Africa through the vector of agriculture. There was also the African Action Summit on the sidelines of COP 22. Furthermore, three commissions on climate change have been established in Africa to combat climate change, which is the main driver of food insecurity. Morocco is providing policy, financial and technical support for the effective implementation of their important mandate.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In addition, we believe it is crucial to strengthen the role of the Peacebuilding Commission in making food security a key element of peacebuilding and peacekeeping, taking into account the specific characteristics of each country concerned and mobilizing the necessary efforts to that end. Food security and the sustainability of food systems are priorities for Morocco at the national, regional international levels. Those priorities are at the heart of the South-South cooperation of Morocco with fraternal countries, in particular African countries, in accordance with the guidelines of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Five years ago, the Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 2417 (2018), which highlighted links between armed conflict and violence, on one hand, and food insecurity caused by conflict and famine, on the other. That resolution strongly condemns violations of international humanitarian law and wilful obstruction of the delivery of humanitarian assistance. Moreover, as stipulated in operative paragraph 9 of the resolution, the Council must adopt sanction measures against individuals or entities obstructing the delivery of humanitarian assistance, or access to, or distribution of, humanitarian assistance.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The world is currently facing a number of tensions that have exacerbated a multifaceted crisis in terms of food, energy, climate and finance, which has a particular impact on the most vulnerable countries, including the African countries. In this fragile context marked by interconnected crises, which are eroding our capacity for a collective response, the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 2 on ending hunger, achieving food security and improving nutrition is at great risk. That requires a collective response that is humanitarian in nature, conducive to development and centred on peace, with a special focus placed on prevention, and strengthened by a food security expert with a particular focus on prevention.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mr. Kadiri (Morocco) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to warmly congratulate you, Madam President, on your presidency of the Security Council this month and to assure you of Morocco’s full cooperation. We also thank you, Madam, for organizing this debate, which has been enriched by the participation the Secretary of State of the United States, His Excellency Antony Blinken. We commend you, Madam, on the adoption this morning of the important presidential statement S/PRST/2023/4 presented by the United States. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the briefers for taking part in this open debate and for their comprehensive briefings.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to repeat the message delivered on 12 February by His Majesty Mohammed VI at the high-level conference held in Cairo to support the city of Jerusalem: “Since we believe that peace in the Middle East region is an inevitable strategic option, the Kingdom of Morocco will continue to spare no effort and to leverage all its capabilities and distinguished relations with all parties and international stakeholders to contribute to all international efforts to resume dialogue and negotiations, as that is the only way to put an end to the conflict and to achieve security, stability and prosperity in the Middle East region.””
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309Resumption1 (2023) · source
“That is why it should be decoupled from whatever undermines its importance and kept apart from futile political considerations by certain parties that should have defended the Palestinian question but, instead, subjected it to bilateral disputes that they have fabricated in order to serve hostile and geopolitical agendas that unfortunately negatively affect the Arab and Islamic stance in support of the Palestinian question. Staying away from those agendas was the request of the Palestinian leadership.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The Kingdom of Morocco reiterates its full solidarity with the legitimate rights of the brotherly Palestinian people based on international legitimacy and the two-State solution, as recognized by the international community, with a view to establishing an independent Palestinian State, along the 4 June 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, a viable State living side by side with Israel in security, safety and peace. The Palestinian question will continue to be the key to peace and stability in the Middle East region.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The valuable and relentless efforts undertaken by His Majesty King Mohammed VI as Chair of the Al-Quds Committee are appreciated and commanded by the Palestinian leadership and people along with the international community, as attested to by the statement delivered this morning on behalf of the Group of Arab States and the statements to be delivered on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Those statements only reiterate the resolutions and declarations that were adopted by those groups at the level of their Heads of State and Foreign Ministers.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309Resumption1 (2023) · source
“ِ As the field arm of the Al-Quds Committee, the Agency continues to pursue its mission, namely, to protect the Holy City within the framework of its annual plan, taking every measure necessary to ensure its funding with the participation of Al-Quds inhabitants. The Kingdom of Morocco will fund more than 86 per cent of the Agency’s budget. In 2022, the Agency managed to carry out a number of projects in the city of Al-Quds, for $3.2 million, in many fields, including social assistance, health, education, housing, youth, sports and culture. In 2023, the Agency launched its programme for the month of Ramadan, which cost more than $200,000.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In that context, His Majesty stressed in the appeal signed by His Majesty King Mohammed VI and His Holiness Pope Francis regarding Jerusalem during his visit to the Kingdom of Morocco on 30 March 2019 the need to maintain the legal, cultural and religious status quo of Al-Quds Al-Sharif as it is a common heritage of humankind and a symbol of peaceful coexistence for the three Abrahamic religions. The Al-Quds Committee is tirelessly assuming its political and practical role in supporting the Palestinian people in general and the inhabitants of Al-Quds in particular. It combines the political efforts made by His Majesty King Mohammed VI with the field work undertaken by the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency upon Royal instructions.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The Kingdom of Morocco under His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Chair of the Al-Quds Committee of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, has underscored the need to respect the legal, religious and historical status quo in the city of Jerusalem and the holy sites, while rejecting all practices and violations that will lead only to undermining the peace prospects in the region. The Kingdom of Morocco stressed its rejection to such practices, which will further complicate the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories and undermine the efforts made to de-escalate the situation and rebuild confidence. His Majesty King Mohammed VI, as Chair of Al-Quds Committee, continues to spare no effort at the political and diplomatic levels and on the ground to preserve the distinctive status quo of that Holy City.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Unfortunately, we are currently witnessing escalating tension in the city of Jerusalem owing to the stalemate of and the disrespect for the Middle East peace process, which is mainly characterized by the desecration of the holy sites and the spread of the culture of violence and hatred throughout the region. Moreover, the unilateral and systematic measures in violation of international law and relevant United Nations resolutions and the provocative actions that undermine the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people undermine the two- State solution agreed by the international community. On 5 April, the Kingdom of Morocco condemned the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli forces, their aggression against the worshippers and their terrorization of them during the holy month of Ramadan.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mr. Kadiri (Morocco) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, for holding this important meeting, presided over by His Excellency Mr. Sergey Lavrov, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. I would like also to thank Mr. Tor Wennesland, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for his valuable briefing. I would highly recognize and welcome the presence of His Excellency Mr. Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State of the sisterly United Arab Emirates, and His Excellency Mr. Riad Al-Malki, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the sisterly State of Palestine. We are meeting at a critical juncture for the Palestinian question, especially for Al-Quds Al-Sharif.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309Resumption1 (2023) · source