Discussions between the two sides centered on the critical role and substantial, exemplary contributions of the Kingdom of Morocco to United Nations peacekeeping operations.

Morocco’s involvement stems from a strategic royal vision rooted in a continuous, long-standing commitment to UN peacekeeping that dates back to 1960.

Currently ranked ninth among the top troop-contributing countries to UN peacekeeping missions, Morocco holds the presidency of the UN Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) for 2026 and serves as coordinator of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) on peace matters—a clear reflection of the international community’s trust in Morocco regarding global peace and security issues.

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