Morocco thus confirms, in 2024, its presence within international and regional organizations, through the success of 67 Moroccan candidacies for various vacant positions within these organizations, following intense electoral campaigns conducted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, in close coordination with other relevant ministries and departments.
These unprecedented successes were made possible thanks to a strategic and proactive approach, based on results, taking into account the Kingdom's diplomatic priorities as defined by the Very High Guidelines of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Expatriates stresses in a statement.
Over the course of 2024, Morocco gained access to more than 30 international and regional organizations, confirming the international recognition of Moroccan expertise and competence in various fields:
Concerning security, Morocco was elected by a large majority, for the first time, as Vice-President for the Africa region at the Executive Committee of Interpol (International Criminal Police Organization). The Kingdom will host the 93rd Session of the Interpol General Assembly in November 2025 in Marrakech.
On the political front, Morocco has been elected a member of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission for the 2025-2026 year. Within the League of Arab States, The Kingdom was also reappointed as Deputy Secretary General, and as chair of this regional organization's Representation in Berlin.
In the field of human rights, Morocco was elected President of the Human Rights Council for the first time. The Kingdom also reinforced its presence within the UN human rights architecture, as Morocco was re-elected to the Human Rights Committee for 2025-2028. It was reappointed as a member of the Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture for the 2025-2028, and was elected for a 2nd term at the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Kingdom was also elected to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights for 2025-2028.
In the field of disarmament, Morocco was elected President of the 6th Conference on the Establishment of a Middle East Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons for 2025, and was also appointed member of the Steering Committee of the Global Forum for the Prevention of Nuclear and Radiological Terrorism (Global FTPRNT).
Relating to economic development, Morocco was elected Chair of the Board of the World Food Programme (WFP) and member of the Working Group in charge of reviewing the governance of this UN body for 2024. The Kingdom was also elected Vice-Chair of the Sub-Committee on Fisheries Management of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and a member of the Steering Committee of the Global Framework on Water Scarcity in Agriculture (WASAG).
Morocco was also elected to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Program and Budget Committee for 2024-2025, and to the Chairmanship of the UN Special Intergovernmental Committee on Tax Cooperation.
Regarding the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Morocco was selected to co-chair, alongside Finland, the ECOSOC Forum on Science, Technology, and Innovation in May 2025.
Morocco has also secured key positions in the Arab region, including as a member of the new Executive Bureau of the Council of Arab Ministers of Electricity, the Council of Arab Ministers of Tourism, the Council of Arab Ministers of Water, and the Council of Arab Ministers of Housing and Urban Development.
At the African Union level, Morocco was elected Secretary-General of the African Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (AFROSAI). It was also elected as a member of the African Space Council of the African Union’s Space Agency.
On the international maritime stage, Morocco was re-elected in November 2024 as a member of the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf, the principal body of the Convention on the Law of the Sea responsible for adjudicating states' requests for continental shelf extensions. The Kingdom was also elected as a member of the Council of the International Seabed Authority.
In social matters, Morocco was chosen as co-facilitator, alongside Belgium, of the United Nations negotiation process regarding the organization of the World Social Summit, scheduled for November 2025 in Qatar.
The Kingdom was also elected President of the International Narcotics Control Board and Rapporteur of the 68th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs. Morocco was elected as a member of the African Union Advisory Board on Corruption and as Vice-President of the 12th Meeting of the Conference of States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC). Additionally, it became a member of the Council of Arab Ministers of Justice.
In international public service, Morocco was re-elected as a member of the United Nations International Civil Service Commission for the 2025–2028 term.
In the cultural domain, Morocco was designated as a member of the Governing Board of UNESCO’s Institute for Lifelong Learning. It was also appointed Vice-President of the General Assembly of UNESCO’s International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) for 2024 and elected President of the International Coordinating Council of UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Program. Furthermore, it was elected Vice-President of the 10th Session of the General Assembly of the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
The cities of Benguerir, Agadir, Fez, and Essaouira were designated UNESCO Learning Cities. Additionally, Tetouan was selected to host the 1st Arab Regional Meeting of UNESCO Creative Cities, while Rabat was chosen as the World Book Capital for 2026.
In sports, Morocco was elected Vice-President of the International Olympic Committee.
In line with the High Royal Guidelines, the entire Moroccan diplomatic apparatus, in close coordination with all relevant national ministries and institutions, will remain mobilized to enhance Morocco’s efforts in favor of a solidary, action-oriented multilateralism. This includes the optimal deployment of Moroccan expertise within international and regional organizations, as emphasized in the statement.