Morocco has achieved a notable milestone as Nadia Amal Bernoussi was elected president of the Advisory Committee of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). The election took place on Monday in Geneva during the opening of the committee’s 33rd session. This recognition underscores Morocco's......

United Nations human rights experts and activists have strongly criticized the recent arrest of Palestinian journalist Ali Abunimah in Zurich, Switzerland, citing concerns about freedom of expression. Abunimah, a prominent journalist and executive director of an online publication focused on Palestinian......

Los Emiratos Árabes Unidos (EAU) y Suiza han acordado fortalecer su cooperación parlamentaria. En una reciente reunión en Abu Dabi, Saqr Ghobash, presidente del Consejo Nacional Federal (FNC) de los EAU, se reunió con Andrea Caroni, presidente del Consejo de los Estados de......

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC), a cornerstone of international diplomacy, welcomes five new non-permanent members to its ranks for a two-year term. Starting January 1, 2025, Somalia, Greece, Denmark, Pakistan, and Panama have officially begun their tenure, taking over from Mozambique, Malta,......

Syria's new Foreign Minister, Asaad Hassan al-Shibani, has outlined the objectives of the nation’s interim administration, emphasizing the need for dialogue, rebuilding international relations, and lifting the longstanding sanctions that have burdened the Syrian people. Speaking on New Year’s......

Iran has scheduled diplomatic discussions regarding its nuclear program with three major European powers for January 13 in Geneva, Switzerland, according to Iranian state media reports.  Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, who oversees Legal and International Affairs, characterized the upcoming......

On October 23, 2024, Rachid Talbi Alami, the President of the Moroccan House of Representatives, welcomed Laurent Wehrli, the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Swiss National Council, at the council's headquarters in Rabat. This visit marks a significant parliamentary engagement aimed......

In a significant diplomatic engagement, Nasser Bourita, Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation in Africa, and Moroccan Expatriates, welcomed Valentin Zellweger, the newly appointed Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Switzerland. The meeting took place in Rabat, where Zellweger......

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the humanitarian crisis in Sudan following a series of high-level talks held in Switzerland from August 14 to 23, 2024. The discussions, convened by the United States and co-hosted by Saudi Arabia and Switzerland, brought together......

As Sudan's brutal conflict enters its second year, a staggering 25.6 million people face acute hunger, according to a recent report that has set off alarm bells at the United Nations. The "Integrated Food Security Phase Classification" (IPC) report, released in late June, paints a harrowing......

A third of the newly appointed Consuls General are women, boosting the overall representation of female Consuls General to 40%. In a significant stride to enhance its global diplomatic presence, Morocco's Foreign Affairs Ministry has announced the appointment of 15 new Consuls General across various......

The 56th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has commenced, with Morocco assuming the presidency. In a world grappling with numerous human rights challenges, this session promises to provide a crucial platform for addressing pressing global concerns. Ambassador Omar Zniber, Morocco's......

In a demonstration of Switzerland's unwavering stance on the long-standing dispute over the Moroccan Sahara, the President of the Swiss National Council, Eric Nussbaumer, expressed his country's support for a political solution that is fair, enduring, and mutually acceptable to all parties involved.......