I would like first of all to thank the President of the General Assembly for having convened these meetings, which will allow us to exchange views on an important question which was on our agenda in 2005 during the preparation of the outcome document (resolution 60/1) that was adopted by our heads o…
Allow me at the outset, Madam President, to express to you and to the other members of the Council our thanks and appreciation for your prompt response to the Arab Group’s request to convene an emergency meeting of the Security Council to consider the new escalation in the occupied Palestinian terri…
I should like at the outset to pay tribute to the Secretary- General, Mr. Kofi Annan, for the essential role that he is playing in mobilizing the international community in the fight against the terrifying pandemic of AIDS.
In spite of the achievements made since the adoption of the 2001 Declaratio…
My delegation voted in favour of draft resolution A/60/L.48 because we believe it to be a compromise text establishing a fragile balance between the sometimes divergent positions of the Member States.
My delegation associates itself with the statements made by South Africa and Yemen, respectively, …
I am honoured to convey the gratitude of the Kingdom of Morocco to the organizers of this High-level Dialogue on International Migration and Development. I should like in particular to thank Secretary-General Kofi Annan for launching this important initiative by placing the issue of migration at the…
My statement will address agenda item 42 on the Global Agenda for Dialogue among Civilizations, and agenda item 43 on a culture of peace. My delegation takes this opportunity to thank the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, for his note on the Midterm global review of the International Decade for a C…
The Moroccan delegation welcomes this discussion on the implementation of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) and we wish, accordingly, to associate ourselves with all of those who have spoken
earlier and to reaffirm our commitment to NEPAD. This must be stated time and again.
We …
I should like to begin by congratulating Ambassador Jan Eliasson, on behalf of the delegation of Morocco, on his election to the presidency of the General Assembly at this historic session and by wishing him success in his noble task. I should also like to express to his predecessor, His Excellency …
I should like at the outset to offer my most sincere congratulations to the Co-Chairpersons of this unprecedented High-level Plenary Meeting on their election.
I also take this opportunity to express our thanks to Secretary-General Kofi Annan for his generous and tireless efforts to uphold the nobl…
Our appeal was addressed to countries that had put forth more than one candidate. Of course, it is our desire to avoid any complications in the voting. However, if the proposal would present problems, the African Group could keep an open mind and could move forward with the decision already taken.
I am afraid that, given the fact that the proposal emerged from consultations among members of the African Group, I cannot propose another solution as a Member State. I would therefore ask for a few more minutes to consult.
I am very sorry to have to take the floor for a second time.
In connection with my earlier statement, it appears that a decision has been taken. As a result of brief consultations held by the African Group, it has been suggested that I make a proposal that does not contradict the decision that has …
I, too, thank you, Mr. President, for your indulgence and patience. As was just mentioned, there have been very brief consultations among certain members of the African Group. I would like to state that the proposal just submitted by the representative of Liechtenstein, despite its balanced nature a…
The delegation of Morocco would first like to associate itself with the statement made by Jamaica on behalf of the Group of 77 and China.
This year’s High-level Dialogue on Financing for Development is being held in the lead-up to the September summit. It is of crucial importance, because it is int…
First of all, I would like to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. We believe that the Council’s deliberations will be successful thanks to your experience and widely acknowledged wisdom. I would also like to express our appreciation to …
Allow me, first of all, to express the sorrow of the Government of Morocco, headed by the King of Morocco, and the people of Morocco at the news of the passing away of His Holiness Pope John Paul II, who honoured my country with a historic visit to
Casablanca, during which he reached out to Muslims…
I should like first of all to thank you, Sir, for having chosen as the theme for this debate, in the context of your presidency this month, the African dimension in the work of the Security Council. It is to your credit, and to the credit of your country, that you have done so. But that is no surpri…
First, allow me to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting to discuss the consequences of the earthquake and tsunami that occurred in the Indian Ocean.
On behalf of the Government and the people of Morocco, I express our profound sympathy and sincere condolences to the leader…
The Kingdom of Morocco is pleased to be participating once again in the celebration of international Human Rights Day. It goes without saying that the United Nations system has been playing, and continues to play, a central role in the protection and promotion of human rights throughout the world by…
Morocco is very pleased to be participating in this debate on the follow-up to the Millennium Summit and the integrated and coordinated implementation of and follow-up to the outcomes of the major United Nations conferences and summits. Today’s debate is important, indeed, of critical importance, be…
