Morocco, a pioneer in international humanitarian action, reaffirmed, on Wednesday in Geneva, its commitment, under the leadership of HM King Mohammed VI, to continue its contribution to collective efforts of solidarity and cooperation for the benefit of refugees, displaced persons and vulnerable populations.
Speaking within the framework of the UNHCR pledging conference, Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Ambassador Omar Zniber highlighted the large-scale actions deployed by the Kingdom for the benefit of many brotherly African countries and Lebanon, through humanitarian aid airlifts and deployment of field hospitals.
The diplomat recalled the measures taken by the Moroccan authorities, in close cooperation with the UNHCR office in Rabat, for the benefit of refugees in the Kingdom, as well as the assistance provided by the civil society, doctors, professional associations and the private sector with regard to protection against Covid-19.
He also welcomed the efforts made by the Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees, particularly in the current international context marked by the increase in migratory flows of populations.
This is also an opportunity to pay tribute to the UNHCR which has endeavored to double its efforts to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on refugees and displaced persons, he said.
Recalling Morocco’s commitment to the humanitarian objectives of the UNHCR and its support to the UN agency’s mandate, Zniber said that Morocco has decided to make a financial contribution of USD 150,000 as an expression of solidarity and cooperation to alleviate, in particular, the suffering of vulnerable people among refugees.
This contribution, which Morocco hopes will help strengthen activities for the protection of refugees and persons of interest to UNHCR, is a sacrifice given the difficult financial situation and budgetary constraints related to the Covid-19 pandemic, he stated.
It also reflects, despite the circumstances, Morocco’s constant willingness to strengthen its commitment to support the mandate and work of UNHCR,” the diplomat concluded.
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