Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita announced Tuesday in New York that Morocco is putting forward its candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2028-2029 term. Speaking on Morocco’s behalf during the general debate of the UN General Assembly’s 81st session, Bourita said the bid reflects the Kingdom’s firm determination to contribute effectively and responsibly to the maintenance of international peace and security.
Morocco’s candidacy, Bourita said, rests on a realistic and cooperative vision of international relations, grounded in strict respect for international law and the principles of national sovereignty and territorial integrity of states. He said it also draws on the diplomatic achievements Morocco has accumulated over the years and reflects King Mohammed VI’s vision of positioning the country as a reliable actor in promoting stability and sustainable development worldwide.
Bourita added that the candidacy would allow Morocco to continue its work in the service of peace, strengthen the pillars of collective security, and defend multilateral action in keeping with the goals and principles of the UN Charter.
The bid, he said, represents the culmination of Morocco’s ongoing and tangible contributions to the three pillars underpinning the international system: the maintenance of international peace and security, sustainable development, and the primacy of the rule of law.
The announcement comes as Morocco pressed its broader diplomatic agenda at the UN General Assembly session, including its position on the Western Sahara dispute, which Bourita separately described earlier the same evening as having reached a historic turning point under King Mohammed VI’s leadership.