Ambassador Omar Hilal Elected President of the High-Level Committee on South-South Cooperation
On Thursday, Ambassador Omar Hilal, the Permanent Representative of Morocco to the United Nations, was unanimously elected as President of the 22nd session of the High-Level Committee on South-South Cooperation of the UN General Assembly for two consecutive years.
In a statement on this occasion, Hilal emphasized that Morocco’s election to lead this committee reinforces the Kingdom’s pioneering role in prioritizing South-South cooperation at the heart of its foreign policy, under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.
He also noted that the enlightened leadership of the King has reinforced South-South cooperation within a vision based on solidarity and sustainable human development, promoting investment in key areas, particularly education, health, agriculture, vocational training, food security, and addressing the impacts of climate change.
This strategic body within the UN General Assembly serves as the only platform within the UN system to research and assess progress in South-South and triangular cooperation globally. It aims to support the efforts of developing countries in implementing the 2030 Agenda through sustainable and solidarity-based development projects.
Morocco’s renewed role at the head of this body underscores the “success story” achieved by the Kingdom, as well as the capability of developing countries to propose concrete, innovative, and relevant solutions.
The election of Morocco as head of this committee comes at a critical time, challenging multilateral efforts and experiencing the lowest levels of development funding in decades, as the international community faces a pivotal moment necessitating a rethinking of international cooperation mechanisms, where South-South cooperation has become a vital strategic leverage for sustainable development.
In his statement, Hilal announced that his presidency will reflect the royal vision to elevate values of solidarity, mutual respect, and joint development among developing countries.
