Morocco's Commitment to Road Safety
On July 21, 2026, Abdessamad Kayouh, the Moroccan Minister of Transport and Logistics, participated in a high-level general session of the United Nations General Assembly alongside Omar Hilal, Morocco's permanent representative to the UN, and Bansar Boulaajoul, the director general of the National Road Safety Agency (NARSA). This significant gathering concluded with the adoption of a declaration aimed at enhancing road safety, receiving overwhelming support with 162 votes in favor. This event not only underscored Morocco's active participation on an international platform but also highlighted the successful incorporation of all proposed amendments by the Moroccan delegation, led by Minister Kayouh.
In his address, Kayouh emphasized that Morocco's leadership in road safety is a direct result of the royal vision of King Mohammed VI. This vision has established the protection of lives and the promotion of road safety as a strategic priority for the nation. He pointed out that the Fourth Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety, held in Marrakech in 2025, along with the launch of the Mohammed VI International Road Safety Award, solidifies Morocco's significant contributions to global efforts aimed at making roads safer.
International Recognition and Future Goals
During the session, Minister Kayouh elaborated on the modifications introduced by the Moroccan delegation, which included the incorporation of the Marrakech Declaration into the UN document, acknowledgment of the Fourth Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety in Marrakech, and praise for the Mohammed VI International Road Safety Award. These steps reflect international recognition of Morocco's pioneering role in road safety initiatives.
Kayouh concluded his remarks by stating that the adoption of these amendments represents a global acknowledgment of Morocco's contributions to fostering international cooperation and enhancing efforts to ensure safer roads. This aligns with the overarching goals of the Global Road Safety Decade of Action, which aspires to halve road traffic deaths and injuries by the year 2030. The high-level meeting was organized by the presidency of the United Nations General Assembly and the World Health Organization under the theme "Intensifying and Accelerating the Implementation of Commitments to Halve Road Traffic Deaths and Injuries by 2030."
As reported by hespress.com.
