Guinea Joins Six African Countries in Praising Morocco’s Mediation to Regain Its Place in the African Union
Guinea has joined the countries that have praised Morocco’s “capacity for innovation” and “diplomatic expertise” following the Kingdom’s invitation to informal consultations with Guinea, Burkina Faso, Gabon, Mali, Niger, and Sudan, as part of its presidency of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council.
In a message addressed to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Living Abroad, Nasser Bourita, Guinea’s Foreign Minister, Morissanda Kouyaté, stated that this initiative represents “a significant advancement in managing political transitions in Africa” and once again reflects Morocco’s “capacity for innovation and diplomatic skill.” These informal consultations, convened by Morocco’s presidency of the Peace and Security Council in March, took place on March 18 in Addis Ababa.
The Guinean minister’s message follows similar statements from his counterparts in Burkina Faso, Gabon, Niger, and Mali, who also praised the “noble initiative” and the “decisive role” played by Morocco’s presidency of the Council in solidifying these informal consultations.
In their statements, they highlighted Morocco’s renewed leadership at the helm of the Council, emphasizing the “distinctive mark of the Kingdom,” characterized by the promotion of constructive dialogue based on realism and mutual listening. This underscores Morocco’s importance and influence in African and international political affairs, thanks to the visionary leadership of King Mohammed VI.
Morocco’s initiative to invite countries undergoing political transitions to informal consultations demonstrates the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting these nations, particularly in accelerating their political transitions through concrete projects. The goal is to help them tackle challenges related to development, food and health security, combating terrorism and violent extremism, and facilitating their return to constitutional order.
This approach aligns with Morocco’s royal vision of African cooperation, which is based on active solidarity, especially toward these nations, to help them reclaim their place within the African Union and contribute to advancing the African agenda for peace, security, and development.
Deeply rooted in its African ties, Morocco remains committed to ensuring that these nations do not fall behind and continues to work under the principle of solidarity to accelerate their return to constitutional order and African institutions.
Over the years, the Kingdom has consistently demonstrated an engaged and supportive commitment to these six countries, assisting them in strengthening their transitions based on institutional and democratic principles, in line with the African Union’s framework.
Regular informal consultations with the Peace and Security Council have helped identify the challenges these nations face during their transitions, as well as broader developmental issues such as climate change, food security, and health security.
These consultations have also facilitated discussions on overcoming transitional challenges, engaging specialized technical sectors within the African Union’s Commission and institutions to assess the scale of these issues and implement necessary measures to address them.
Morocco’s initiative aligns perfectly with the Kingdom’s efforts, under King Mohammed VI’s leadership, to promote peace, stability, and socio-economic development in Africa. These efforts include the Royal Initiative to facilitate Sahel countries’ access to the Atlantic Ocean and the African Atlantic States cooperation process.
Furthermore, this initiative exemplifies Morocco’s active solidarity with African nations and its firm commitment to strengthening African cooperation for the well-being of the continent’s people, aiming for a prosperous and stable Africa capable of overcoming its numerous challenges.
Under King Mohammed VI’s visionary leadership, Morocco has established itself as an indispensable mediator in several African crises. This strategy is part of a proactive and comprehensive approach advocating support and active solidarity to overcome development and stability obstacles in Africa.