Bankole Adeoye, African Union (AU) Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security, praised Morocco on Tuesday in Rabat for its significant role in supporting the Commission’s reform measures.

Following his meeting with Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Abroad, the African official emphasized the importance of Morocco’s major role in achieving effective and efficient governance for greater stability and security on the continent during a press conference.

He also mentioned that the Commission has been working on the implementation of its new organizational structure for the past six months, with Morocco’s active participation following its readmission to the African Union.

In order to obtain solely African solutions, the Commission has created a strategic vision based on suitable structures, he noted.

Referring to the recent elections in Morocco, Adeoye underscored the Kingdom’s assistance for other African countries by sharing its experience and skills, in order to increase African players’ ability in this field and the consolidation of democracy on the continent.

The African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security also emphasized the need of long-term peace and stability in Africa, urging tight cooperation among African countries to avert conflicts and address new threats such as terrorism and extremism.

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Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Abroad, affirmed Tuesday in Rabat the importance of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council reform, noting that the Kingdom will continue to support the Council’s reform for greater transparency and professionalism.

“The reform of the Commission on Political Affairs, Peace and Security cannot succeed without the overhaul of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the AU,” said Bourita in a press statement following his meeting with AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Bankole Adeoye, who is on a working visit to the Kingdom, emphasizing that Morocco also supports all proposals adopted for the Commission’s reform.

He emphasized the necessity of the fundamental pillars for the reform’s execution, particularly in terms of good governance, preventive diplomacy, peace, and stability. “These pillars are critical components for Africa to have a clear and holistic picture of security and stability operations,” he added.

The minister went on to say that these reforms are an essential component of the AU’s mission, emphasizing that meaningful work is being done to meet the targets stated.

Bourita reaffirmed Morocco’s full readiness to contribute actively in terms of election observation and organization, peacekeeping, preventive diplomacy, and crisis management, stating that Africa possesses all of the assets and resources required to work positively to ensure the continent’s security and stability.

Recalling the Kingdom’s vast experience in these sectors, the Minister also reaffirmed Morocco’s commitment to sharing its expertise with African countries.

Highlighting the strength of Moroccan diplomacy in Africa, which works in accordance with the Royal High Directions, Bourita stated that Morocco, a significant participant in conflict resolution, feels that the African continent’s peace and stability are critical.

Welcoming Adeoye’s election to chair this crucial Commission within the AU due to his experience in peace and security, the Minister stated that the AU can rely on the Kingdom’s unwavering commitment to achieving the pan-African organization’s aims.

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