In a significant development for regional media collaboration, Morocco was elected on Monday to preside over the Permanent Information Committee of the League of Arab States. This prestigious appointment positions Rabat at the forefront of media coordination among Arab nations, reflecting Morocco's growing influence within the Arab League framework.
The election occurred in Cairo during the 166th regular session of the Arab League Council, which convened at the ministerial level. Representing Morocco on the committee will be Moustapha Amdjar, who serves as the director of Relations with Media Actors at the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication’s Department of Communication. His election was achieved by acclamation, as stated by the Morocco Press Agency (MAP).
This leadership role underscores Morocco’s established standing within Arab League institutions and entrusts it with managing a vital platform for information and media coordination among member states. The decision to elect Morocco aligns with the Arab Information Ministers Council's earlier resolution in November to designate Rabat as the Arab Media Capital for 2026, which further enhances Morocco's profile in fostering media cooperation across the region.
The 166th session of the Arab League Council commenced at the organization's headquarters in Cairo, featuring a Moroccan delegation led by Mohamed Ait Ouali, Morocco’s ambassador to Egypt and its permanent representative to the Arab League. The ministerial meeting is addressing a comprehensive agenda that includes political, economic, social, cultural, and legal matters. Among the pressing topics being discussed are the ongoing conflict in Gaza and what the Arab League has termed as illegitimate Iranian attacks on Arab countries.
In addition to Morocco's leadership position within the Permanent Information Committee, the session includes elections and appointments to several of the league’s permanent bodies, such as the Human Rights Committee, Meteorology Committee, and the Committee on International Humanitarian Law. Notably, Morocco has also secured a role in the Arab League's judicial institutions, with Fatima Tazi, an adviser to Morocco’s Court of Cassation, being elected as a member of the Administrative Tribunal of the League of Arab States.
Morocco's ascension to lead the Permanent Information Committee comes at a time when Arab states are striving to enhance collaboration among media institutions and develop unified strategies to address regional challenges.
As reported by middle-east-online.com.
