Morocco’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Omar Hilale, has been elected as the new Chair of the High-Level Committee on South-South Cooperation.
This significant UN body plays a strategic role in fostering solidarity and collaboration among developing countries of the Global South.
Ambassador Hilale’s election to this prestigious position comes at a pivotal moment as nations within the Global South actively work towards rebalancing the dynamics of international cooperation. Morocco’s assumption of the Committee’s chairmanship was met with unanimous acclaim in New York, underscoring the Kingdom’s increasingly prominent role within the global development framework.
The High-Level Committee on South-South Cooperation reports directly to the UN General Assembly and serves as a crucial platform for shaping policies related to South-South cooperation. Its primary objective is to encourage collective and inclusive approaches that are specifically tailored to address the unique realities and challenges faced by developing countries. Ambassador Hilale’s appointment occurs against a backdrop of increasing challenges to traditional multilateralism, a concerning decline in development funding, and persistent geopolitical tensions on the world stage.
His election is a clear demonstration of Morocco’s steadfast commitment to a diplomacy of solidarity, firmly rooted in principles of co-development, robust regional integration, and the proactive sharing of expertise and best practices among developing nations.
Under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, Morocco has significantly intensified its engagement and initiatives across the African continent. These efforts are primarily channeled through both bilateral and regional partnerships that strategically focus on key areas such as achieving greater economic autonomy, enhancing food security, strengthening public health systems, and facilitating a just and sustainable energy transition across the continent. Ambassador Hilale’s new role is expected to further amplify Morocco’s commitment to these crucial South-South cooperation objectives within the broader UN framework.
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