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At a summit in Baghdad over the weekend, the Arab League endorsed Morocco’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for 2028–29, Barlaman Today reported. The Baghdad Declaration, issued at the close of the meeting, called on member states to mobilise international support. Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita represented Morocco.
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