During the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad, Nasser Bourita, called on the international community to redefine its priorities in the fight against GANE (Groups Armed Non-State Actors).
Bourita emphasized that the proliferation of armed non-state groups poses a growing threat to international peace and security, particularly in Africa and the Middle East. He urged UN member states to adopt a more coordinated and comprehensive approach to counter these groups.
The Moroccan minister also highlighted the need to address the root causes of the phenomenon, including poverty, marginalization and weak governance. He stressed that military solutions alone are insufficient and called for increased investment in development and institution-building.
Bourita reaffirmed Morocco's commitment to cooperating with international partners in the fight against terrorism and armed groups, citing the Kingdom's experience in counterterrorism and its role in African security initiatives.
The call comes amid ongoing debates at the UN on how to effectively counter non-state armed actors, with many member states advocating for stronger multilateral frameworks and better implementation of existing resolutions.
