Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Omar Hilale, has been appointed to co-chair the ECOSOC Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals alongside Finland’s Ambassador. This appointment is a recognition of Morocco’s leadership in the field of technology and artificial intelligence, under the visionary guidance of King Mohammed VI. The Kingdom has made significant progress in digital transformation and is seen as a leader in AI in Africa.
Hilale’s appointment also highlights Morocco’s credibility, trust, and respect at the United Nations level, reaffirming its status as an active and credible actor. This designation follows Morocco’s involvement in the Global Digital Compact and its leadership in advocating for a UN resolution on artificial intelligence.
The upcoming forum, scheduled for May 7 and 8, 2025, will provide Morocco with an opportunity to lead discussions and present the outcomes to the ECOSOC High-level Political Forum in July. This forum plays a crucial role in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals, and Morocco’s involvement underscores its commitment to innovation and research.
This appointment solidifies Morocco’s new technological model and underscores its commitment to leveraging technology for the benefit of its citizens, particularly young people. It also reflects the Kingdom’s efforts to modernize digital infrastructure and promote access to technology for all. The forum will be a platform for Morocco to showcase its achievements and contribute to global discussions on leveraging technology for sustainable development.
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