Their talks focused on the significant role and the substantial, exemplary contribution of the Kingdom of Morocco to United Nations peacekeeping operations.
Morocco’s involvement stems from a strategic royal vision rooted in a longstanding commitment to UN peacekeeping that dates back to 1960.
Currently ranked ninth among the top troop-contributing nations to UN peacekeeping missions, Morocco also chairs the UN Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) for 2026 and serves as coordinator of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) on peacekeeping matters. This reflects the confidence the international community places in Morocco regarding global peace and security issues.
Lacroix’s visit comes at a time when the UN Secretary-General has launched major reform initiatives, including the ‘UN 80’ project to simplify and streamline the UN Secretariat, as well as a comprehensive strategic review of all peacekeeping operations and the broader international peace and security architecture. The goal is to restore the primacy of political approaches in conflict management.