Council of Europe: Morocco re-elected Vice-Chair of executive committee of North-South Center

Morocco has been unanimously re-elected as Vice-Chair of the Executive Committee of the European Center for Global Interdependence and Solidarity of the Council of Europe , commonly referred to as the “North-South Center”.

Morocco’s re-election to the vice-presidency of the Center’s Executive Committee, for another two-year term, falls within the context of the renewal of the North-South Center’s statutory bodies, subsequent to the elections held at the 32nd meeting of the Executive Committee, which took place on May 21, 2024, in Lisbon.

Besides demonstrating the quality of the rich and multi-dimensional relations between Morocco and the Council of Europe, through a perennial and constructive political dialogue, operational cooperation encompassing the bulk of Moroccan institutional and non-governmental bodies, this re-election consolidates Morocco’s status as a reliable and credible partner of the North-South Center while underpinning its proven commitment to the achievement of the Center’s missions and the shared ownership of its actions.

According to a statement by the Kingdom’s Consulate General in Strasbourg, this re-election is a recognition of Morocco’s pioneering role in promoting intercultural dialogue and establishing a horizontal approach to global challenges. It also testifies to the Kingdom’s strategic position in the various dynamics of the Euro-Mediterranean area.

The renewal of Morocco’s term as chair of this executive statutory body reflects, once again, the trust enjoyed by Morocco’s policy in terms of reform and democratic renewal, strengthening of good governance and the rule of law, and promoting universally recognized human rights, the statement added.