Morocco's election to the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) is a recognition of the very constructive role and actions of solidarity carried out by Morocco, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Nasser Bourita said Friday in Addis Ababa. He said some countries have tried to prevent the election of Morocco to this strategic organ of the pan-African organization, noting that these attempts failed because «the credibility of the Kingdom and the recognition of the action of HM the King have prevailed». «Today Morocco will begin a two-year term at this important organ of the AU,» said the minister, pointing out that the election of Morocco to the CPS has been one of the important goals of Morocco's diplomacy after the return of the Kingdom to the AU in January 2017. «Morocco is among the few countries that have participated in several peacekeeping operations,» he recalled. He also noted that the exhibition, organized by the Directorate of Military History of the general staff of Morocco's Royal Armed Forces (FAR), on the sidelines of the 30th AU summit in Addis Ababa, perfectly illustrates Morocco's commitment in this area. Morocco also has a wide experience in the field of conflict prevention and crisis management that it will bring to the SPC, he said, noting that this body also addresses strategic issues for Morocco. The Peace and Security Council (PSC) is the standing organ of the AU for the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts. The 30th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) will take place from 28-29 January 2018 under the theme «Winning the Fight against Corruption: A Sustainable Path to Africa's Transformation». The AU Assembly is preceded by meetings of the Permanent Representatives Committee as well as the meeting of the Executive Council.
