The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) has reiterated the primary responsibility of the United Nations Security Council in the maintenance of international peace and security.

“In fulfilling its mandate, the Peace and Security Council (of the African Union) works closely with the United Nations Security Council, which has the primary responsibility for maintaining peace and international security,” the PSC said in a statement. On Thursday and supported an orientation program held in Maseru, Lesotho from 23 to 25 March for elected and re-elected members of the PSC, including Morocco.

The main objective of the orientation program was to acquaint the newly elected members of PSC with the mandate, functions, powers and functions and working methods of PSC before the commencement of their respective term on 1st April 2022. -We.

In addition to the United Nations Security Council, the program also focused on the working relationship between the AU PSC and regional economic communities and other relevant organs of the AU, the Regional Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution (REC/RM), whose respective The mandate covers aspects related to the promotion of peace, security and stability in Africa as well as the general welfare of the people of Africa, African members of the United Nations Security Council (A3), the Political and Security Committee of the European Union and the League of Arab States. Peace and Security Council, as well as civil society organizations.

Morocco was represented at this meeting by a delegation led by the Kingdom’s Ambassador Permanent Representative to the African Union and UNECA, Mohamed Arauchi.

In addition to Morocco, the AU PSC is made up of: Congo, Gambia, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Burundi, Cameroon, Djibouti, Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal.