“At a time when conflicts and geopolitical tensions are increasing, it is more necessary than ever to revitalize our collective action, for transformational solutions in line with our ambition for a better and peaceful world,” underlined Mr. Bourita during a meeting of G20 foreign ministers held on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly.
The minister considered it essential to work to forge lasting strategic partnerships, noting that it is in this direction that Morocco’s action in terms of international cooperation is aimed.
The International Initiative of His Majesty King Mohammed VI to promote access of Sahel countries to the Atlantic Ocean, the strategic project of the Morocco-Nigeria Atlantic African Gas Pipeline, the Triple A Initiative for the adaptation of agriculture African countries to climate change clearly illustrate this commitment to innovative approaches and strategic partnerships to address development challenges, he said.
He also indicated that to respond to current and future development, peace and security challenges, it is important to work towards the establishment of an inclusive approach to constructing global and concerted responses, noting that only one Revitalized and effective multilateralism, based on responsibility and solidarity, will make it possible to confront challenges as global as poverty, pandemics, climate change, food insecurity and even cyber threats.
Bourita also stressed that it is “essential to restore confidence in multilateral institutions and restore their credibility and that global governance, adapted and representative, in line with current changes and realities, is necessary” .
“We cannot afford to postpone the necessary reforms and if the recent accession of the African Union to the G20 gives one more voice to Africa, it is essential to broaden the dialogue and involve more middle-income countries, particularly in Africa, in the decision-making processes of multilateral institutions,” he said.
The minister estimated that the challenges of development, peace and security cannot be met without global management of the financing problem, adding that “if the mobilization of domestic resources is a major issue, the implementation creation of an international environment favorable to financing is an emergency”.
He also called for the establishment of a fairer, more equitable and more inclusive international financial architecture, as well as lasting solutions to debt – which continues to handicap the majority of African economies.
Convened by Brazil and open to all United Nations member states, this meeting of G20 foreign ministers aimed to unite efforts to remedy the structural shortcomings of global governance and strengthen collective action in the areas the fight against hunger, the energy transition, climate action and financing for development, as well as the reform of the international financial architecture.