June 13, 2026

Ouaga Press

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Morocco renews pledge to un peacekeeping missions

Talks between the two sides focused on the Kingdom of Morocco’s significant and exemplary role in United Nations peacekeeping operations.

Morocco’s contribution stems from a strategic royal vision rooted in its longstanding commitment to UN peacekeeping, a tradition that dates back to 1960.

Currently ranked ninth among the top troop-contributing countries to UN peacekeeping missions, Morocco holds the presidency of the UN Peacebuilding Commission for 2026 and serves as coordinator for the Non-Aligned Movement on peacekeeping issues. These positions reflect the international community’s trust in Morocco regarding matters of global peace and security.

The visit by Mr. Lacroix comes at a time when the UN Secretary-General has launched major reform initiatives, including the ‘UN 80’ initiative aimed at streamlining the Secretariat, as well as a comprehensive strategic review of all peacekeeping operations and the international peace and security architecture. The goal is to restore the primacy of political solutions in conflict management.