Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, represented King Mohammed VI at the African Union (AU) Extraordinary Summit on the elimination of AIDS by 2030. The summit, held in [city, e.g., Addis Ababa] on [date, e.g., July 22-23, 2026], brought together African leaders to accelerate efforts against the epidemic.
In his address, Bourita highlighted Morocco's commitment to the AU's Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing the need for increased domestic financing, community engagement, and access to antiretroviral therapies. He noted that Morocco has reduced new HIV infections by [verified percentage] since [verified year], according to UNAIDS data.
The minister also called for stronger regional cooperation in health systems, particularly in maternal and child health, to prevent mother-to-child transmission. Morocco has pledged to share its expertise in pharmaceutical production and health infrastructure with other African nations.
The summit concluded with a declaration reaffirming the AU's goal to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, though challenges remain in funding and stigma reduction. Bourita's participation underscores Morocco's active role in continental health diplomacy.
