In 2023, the Kingdom of Morocco achieved a 100% success rate in its candidacies for vacant positions in international and regional organizations. This exemplary record, which is part of an unprecedented dynamic of Moroccan candidacies, reflects the respect, credibility, and trust enjoyed by the high vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI for a solidary and pragmatic multilateralism within the international community amidst major global challenges.
In this context, Morocco strengthened its presence in international and regional organizations in 2023 by securing a total of 46 Moroccan candidacies for vacant positions within these bodies, thanks to intensive electoral campaigns conducted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates.
A ministry statement noted that these electoral successes achieved by the Kingdom fall within a proactive, rational, and results-oriented approach for managing Moroccan candidacies, meeting the priorities of Moroccan diplomacy as defined by the high directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him.
The same source noted that the diversity of positions held by Morocco throughout 2023 across 30 different international and regional organizations reflects the trust placed by the international community in its expertise, experience, and competencies.
On the political level, Morocco managed to hold key positions within the United Nations and other international organizations, including the vice-presidency of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, as well as important responsibility positions within its regional organizations, notably the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF).
In the field of disarmament, the Kingdom was re-elected to head decision-making bodies related to the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism and the initiative to create a favorable environment for nuclear disarmament.
In the field of human rights, the statement indicated that the Kingdom managed for the first time to hold a position as a member of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, and was re-elected to the Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families, and the Human Rights Council Advisory Committee.
In areas related to economic development, Morocco was elected as a member of the executive boards of several specialized organizations, notably the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the World Food Programme (WFP), and UN-Habitat. It was also elected to membership in several advisory bodies within the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), and the World Trade Organization (WTO).
In the cultural field, Morocco was selected as a member of several advisory bodies of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
On the social level, the statement noted the election of the Kingdom to several positions within the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, and the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB).
In the sports field, the Kingdom was elected to responsibility positions in several international and regional sports bodies, especially African ones.
The same source emphasized that Moroccan diplomacy, in implementation of the High Royal Directives contained in the Royal Message addressed to the first conference of His Majesty's ambassadors—"aiming to strengthen national diplomatic performance so as to reinforce the Kingdom's standing as an active and responsible member within the international community"—will continue its full engagement in the dynamic of enhancing Morocco's presence in the multilateral system.
The statement concluded that the Moroccan diplomatic apparatus, in coordination with relevant sectors, will remain mobilized to project Morocco's work in favor of strengthening multilateralism to face major global challenges, through the optimal utilization of Moroccan competencies within international and regional organizations.
His Majesty King Mohammed VI stated that Morocco is entering a new phase focused on strengthening national sovereignty, supporting economic recovery, and implementing the New Development Model. He also called on the government and Parliament to fully assume their responsibilities.
The United Nations praised His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s forward-looking vision for future generations, highlighting the importance of collective action to build a human-centered and sustainable development model. It also noted that this vision has become even more relevant in light of the challenges exposed by the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly social inequalities and the spread of misinformation.
The Council of the League of Arab States praised the efforts of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, to protect Al-Quds Al-Sharif and support the resilience of the Palestinian people. It also highlighted the fieldwork of the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency in preserving the city’s Arab and Islamic identity.
