Bourita Announces from New York that Morocco Will Host the Sixth Ministerial Conference on Feminist Foreign Policy in 2027

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Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad, Mr. Nasser Bourita, highlighted on Monday in New York, during a high-level meeting on the United Nations Women, Peace and Security Agenda, the convergence between Morocco and Liberia in terms of prioritizing this issue within United Nations bodies.

During the meeting, chaired by Liberian President Joseph Boakai on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, Mr. Bourita noted that Morocco and Liberia are following increasingly converging paths, driven by shared commitments to strengthening women’s leadership in the areas of peace and security.

In his remarks, the minister congratulated Liberia on the various efforts it has undertaken within the framework of this agenda, praising the longstanding experience of Liberian women, who have been engaged since 2003 through the “Liberian Women’s Collective Action for Peace” movement.

In this regard, Mr. Bourita said that “Liberia’s experience reminds us that women’s role in peace is not defined by their vulnerability to conflict, but by their ability to prevent conflicts, play a role in mediation, and support communities in resolving crises.”

He added that “for Morocco, this conviction is fundamental and, in accordance with the enlightened vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, the Kingdom has worked to translate this conviction into action, both through its diplomatic efforts and its sustained international engagement.”

The minister explained that “the essence of this approach lies in the conviction that women’s participation must extend to all stages of the peace process,” recalling that Morocco, as a longstanding actor in the field of peacekeeping, has committed to strengthening the participation of Moroccan women in United Nations peacekeeping operations, as well as enhancing women’s capacities in mediation and conflict prevention.

During the meeting, Mr. Bourita announced that Morocco will host the Sixth Ministerial Conference on Feminist Foreign Policy in 2027, marking the first event of its kind at both the African and Arab levels. He noted that Africa has much to contribute to the Women, Peace and Security Agenda, as well as to the broader debate on feminist foreign policy.

As part of the Kingdom’s candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2028–2029 term, the minister affirmed that Morocco intends to make this issue a priority within the Council and work to advance this agenda.

Mr. Bourita also stressed the need to launch collective reflection on the next steps within the framework of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda, while taking into account emerging challenges related to women, peace and cybersecurity.

He noted that Morocco and Liberia can together make a “special” contribution by consolidating the gains achieved over the past 25 years in implementing this agenda, while at the same time looking ahead to the requirements of the next 25 years.