Geneva: Morocco Contributes to Building More Inclusive, Equitable Global Migration Community
Omar Zniber, the ambassador and permanent representative of Morocco in Geneva, stated on Tuesday that through exchanging best practices and creating workable solutions, Morocco is assisting in the development of a more inclusive and equitable global society with regard to migration.
The diplomat made this statement during the 32nd meeting of the Standing Committee on Programs and Finance of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), which is coordinated under the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration. The Compact “guarantees the dignity, respect, and integration of migrants” with its 23 objectives, he continued.
In February 2023, Morocco has chosen to make a contribution to the IOM Multipartner Migration Fund (MPTF), according to Zniber, who also said that this initiative aims to send a strong political message of collaboration and successful multilateralism in accordance with the spirit and word of the Marrakech Pact.
The largest African and Arab contributor to the MPTF Fund of the IOM, Morocco is further formalizing its pledges with this payment, according to Zniber.
The diplomat continued, “Building on its successes, Morocco has committed itself to ten new commitments by 2026 to pursue the effective implementation of the Pact.”
The diplomat emphasized the necessity of paying close attention to the issue of climate change, pointing out that Africa is the region most impacted by the so-called “climate migrants” and their effects on societal resilience, forced migration, and livelihoods.
“In this context, we note with appreciation that IOM allocates 30% of the operational part of its budget to climate change action and risk reduction considerations,” he said at the occasion, which also featured the presentation of IOM’s 2022 activity report by its director general.
Innovation, prosperity, and sustainable development are all impacted by migration. He stated, “Orderly and humane migration benefits both migrants and societies.”