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Ambassador Hilal champions UN initiative for a weapons-free Middle East
Ambassador Omar Hilale, Morocco's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, recently chaired the Third Working Committee of the Conference on the Establishment of a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone and Other Weapons of Mass Destruction in the Middle East in Amman, Jordan.
Morocco's leadership in this committee highlights its significant role in fostering international and regional efforts aimed at enhancing peace and security while countering the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in the volatile Middle East.
The committee's meetings are crucial as they tackle the practical aspects of establishing this ambitious zone. Participants include representatives from various concerned nations and international experts specializing in disarmament and regional security.
Discussions are expected to focus on verification and inspection mechanisms, transparency, and confidence-building among regional countries—key factors for the success of this initiative. The committee will also confront challenges and obstacles to achieving this goal through dialogue and cooperation.
Ambassador Hilale's leadership comes at a time of increasing complexities and tensions in the international and regional landscape, making such initiatives more vital than ever. Morocco aims to contribute meaningfully to sustainable security and stability in the Middle East and to foster a regional environment free from the threat of weapons of mass destruction.
The committee's efforts represent significant progress toward realizing a secure and stable Middle East and enhance the global disarmament and non-proliferation framework.
Morocco's role as chair of this committee reaffirms its steadfast commitment to multilateralism and to initiatives that promote peace and security at both regional and international levels.