Discussions focused on the significant role and the substantial, exemplary contribution of Morocco to United Nations peacekeeping operations.

Morocco’s contribution stems from a strategic royal vision rooted in its longstanding commitment to UN peacekeeping, which dates back to 1960.

Currently ranked ninth among the top troop-contributing countries to UN peacekeeping, Morocco presides over the UN Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) for 2026 and serves as coordinator of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) on peacekeeping issues. This reflects the international community’s trust in Morocco’s role in global peace and security.

Mr. Lacroix’s visit comes at a time when the UN Secretary-General has launched wide-ranging reform projects, including the “UN 80” initiative aimed at streamlining the UN Secretariat, as well as a comprehensive strategic review of all peacekeeping operations and the international peace and security architecture, with the goal of restoring the primacy of political solutions in conflict management.