"As the United Nations celebrates its 75th anniversary, we must recommit ourselves to a collective present and future that we want for ourselves and for future generations," Hilale said in a video message posted on the UN website to mark the occasion.

For Morocco, stressed the ambassador, "the present and the future we want is a peaceful, sustainably developed and environmentally friendly world, where Agenda 2030 is a reality for all and where human rights are fully respected".

He noted, in this regard, that peace and security, development and human rights are strengthened by respect for the Charter of the United Nations and its objectives and principles, in particular the sovereignty of States, their territorial integrity and national unity.

"The present and the future we want has as its core a strong United Nations organization. A world that supports the strength of multilateralism, solidarity and unity to respond to collective challenges," the Moroccan diplomat said.

At a time when the world is facing unprecedented challenges due to Covid-19, the United Nations continues to act on the most urgent problems for humanity, noted ambassador Hilale, who praised the leadership of the UN Secretary-General during this period.

"We welcome and commend the strong leadership of Secretary-General Antonio Guterres during this difficult time," he said in the video message.

"The United Nations has continued its activities in the current global context marked by the pandemic. For us, this is an eloquent testimony to the important and central role of our organization in the world of today and tomorrow," Hilale said.

"Morocco will certainly continue to play its active role and make its determined contribution to this end," he concluded.