At the behest of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Aziz Akhannouch, the Head of Government, is leading the Moroccan delegation participating in the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Akhannouch is accompanied by Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans residing abroad. The 80th session, themed “Working Together for Better Results: 80 Years and Beyond for Peace, Development, and Human Rights,” will commence its high-level debate on Tuesday, with participation from heads of state and government, and numerous senior officials. The General Assembly, marking the 80th anniversary of the UN’s founding during a high-level meeting on Monday, will highlight several current issues, particularly peace, sustainable development, and the climate crisis. On the sidelines of this UN event, UN Secretary-General António Guterres will organize summits on climate and sustainable, inclusive, and resilient global economy. The high-level week’s agenda also includes meetings addressing the two-state solution in the Middle East, Sustainable Development Goals, prevention and control of non-communicable diseases, promoting mental health and well-being, and nuclear disarmament.
