Morocco Outlines Principles for UN Peacebuilding Commission Presidency
Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita, presented the key principles guiding Morocco's 2026 presidency of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) at a high-level meeting in New York. The meeting, focused on 'National ownership in practice: Strengthening inclusive state institutions,' included prominent figures such as UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape. Bourita emphasized the importance of strengthening national ownership in peacebuilding efforts through inclusive institutions and international partnerships that align with the priorities of the countries involved. He highlighted that the PBC, 20 years after its establishment, is at a crucial juncture, especially with the upcoming Pact for the Future and the 2025 review of the UN peacebuilding architecture. Morocco advocates for national ownership as a practical principle rooted in sovereignty, shared responsibility, and the...
