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Franco-Comorian Hilal Mouniri has been appointed the United Nations Peace Ambassadors Foundation\u2019s (UN-PAF) ambassador to Spain. The foundation describes itself as linked to the United Nations system and listed with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).<\/p>\n

The appointment was formalised in a letter dated September 4, 2026, officially naming Hilal Mouniri as UN-PAF\u2019s \u201cAmbassador \u2013 Spain.\u201d<\/p>\n

In his new role, his responsibilities will include promoting peace, dialogue, tolerance and peaceful coexistence, as well as developing relations between UN-PAF, institutions, civil society and various partners in Spain.<\/p>\n

\"Hilal<\/p>\n

His mission also has an international dimension: encouraging dialogue between Spain, Africa and the international community, while supporting initiatives related to young people, humanitarian action, education and sustainable development.<\/p>\n

A French and Comorian national, Hilal Mouniri wants the appointment to build on his commitments to the Comoros and Africa and to closer ties between European and African stakeholders.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis appointment represents a responsibility for me and a new opportunity to build bridges between Spain, the Comoros, Africa and our international partners. I want to place this mission at the service of peace, young people, cooperation and development.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The appointment strengthens the Franco-Comorian\u2019s international presence and gives him a new representative role in Spain within the United Nations Peace Ambassadors Foundation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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