New York:The Moroccan delegation, led by Mohammed Arrouchi, Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, actively participated in joint meetings held in New York. These discussions focused on African priorities concerning peace and security, peacebuilding, and enhancing cooperation between the AU and the United Nations.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, during the 11th informal joint seminar between the Peace and Security Council (PSC) and the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), Morocco represented the PSC as the keynote speaker on the theme “Youth, Peace, and Security.” Ambassador Arrouchi emphasized the role of African youth in conflict prevention, mediation, and peacebuilding, advocating for their increased participation in decision-making and economic empowerment.

Additionally, Arrouchi addressed the issue of protecting children affected by armed conflicts, urging for commitments made at the continental level to be translated into concrete actions. He called for enhanced cooperation between the AU and the UN and promoted the protection, rehabilitation, and reintegration of children associated with armed groups.

The meetings also included discussions with the United Nations Secretary-General, focusing on the African continent’s priorities in peace, security, and stability, as well as the challenges faced in cooperation between the AU and the UN. These gatherings provided a platform to address peacebuilding challenges in Africa, particularly regarding the financing of peacebuilding efforts and the national ownership of initiatives aimed at achieving sustainable peace.