And we hope that this first meeting of the Alliance of Civilizations here in Africa is an essential moment to confirm our commitment to the protection of migrants.”Īsked how he viewed the adopted Fez Declaration, Mr. “It shows the importance of the action of IOM throughout the African continent. He explained that 80 per cent of African migrants leave one African country for another African country. In an interview with UN News, Antonio Vitorino, the Director General of the UN International Organization for Migration ( IOM), said the agency he heads up is present worldwide, in 80 countries, “but we undoubtedly have very important operations on the African continent for the protection and support of migrants.” UN Photo ‘We need to build on the Fez Declaration’ What Morocco was able to do at the national level in terms of harmony and coexistence over the centuries, could be a source of inspiration for other regions.” Moratinos’ comments, the Foreign Minister elaborated on what Morocco stands for, and what the city of Fez represents, stating: “What has succeeded in Morocco can succeed in the world.

“The international situation today requires us to listen to the language of reason, the language of wisdom, and to assert that the values of dialogue are basic values, and that despite differences in interests and differences in religion and race, this humanity has a lot in common,” he asserted. Nasser Bourita hailed the success of the Fez meeting in terms of participation but also the nature of the dialogues and discussions, pointing out that “the meeting came at a time when the world needs to affirm the value of dialogue, understanding and tolerance.”

Noting that “the presence of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, gave a special character to this meeting”, Mr.

In his opening remarks to the Forum on Tuesday, UN chief António Guterres hailed Fez “with its rich and secular history, the ideal place to meet and engage in reflection on the state of our world.” Time to affirm tolerance, dialogue and understanding “The Moroccan model has yielded concrete results in terms of urgent needs for mutual respect, for brotherhood, peace, for understanding,” he explained. The High Representative noted the Forum’s outcome text, known as the Fez Declaration, calling it a “roadmap for the international community, including the Alliance of Civilizations” and pointed to the Moroccan example that should be an inspiration to all.

City of fez