This ceremony was enhanced by the presence of several high-ranking personalities representing constitutional institutions, the government, the diplomatic corps, economic operators, civil society, the media, as well as representatives of the Moroccan community and associations of university winners. Moroccans.
In a speech, the Ambassador of His Majesty the King to Chad, Abdellatif Erroja, underlined the strong symbolism of the celebration of the Glorious Feast of the Throne which illustrates the strong and unwavering attachment of the Moroccan people to the August Person of the Sovereign and to the Glorious Alawite Throne.
The 25th anniversary of the reign of HM King Mohammed VI is a significant moment to highlight the growth of the achievements initiated by His Majesty the King in terms of structural reforms, development programs, evaluation of public policies, in particular , the project for the generalization of social protection, highlighted Mr. Erroja.
While promoting an approach of diversification and encouragement of the development of traditional economic sectors, Morocco continues to explore the future of its international professions, in particular, at the levels of the automobile industry, aeronautics, logistics , transport and green energy, highlighted the diplomat.
Regarding investments, Mr. Erroja focused on the projects initiated under the visionary leadership of His Majesty the King, citing in particular the Tiznit-Dakhla expressway, the energy transition and the promotion of renewable energies, the development of the green hydrogen sector.
In terms of the port sector, the diplomat highlighted the Tanger Med port, ranked 19th out of 500 ports in the world, which became the first African port to join the top 20 ports at the international level.
A real “success story” of Moroccan leadership as a logistics hub for container transshipment. This epic will gain new momentum with the entry into service of two other gigantic ports, namely the Nador West-Med complex on the Mediterranean in the northeast of the country, and the port of Dakhla-Atlantique on the Atlantic Ocean in the south. of Morocco, underlined the diplomat.
At the level of the Continent, Mr. Erroja noted that since the first years of his reign, HM King Mohammed VI has included the question of strengthening the partnership with African countries in his priority diplomatic action at the bilateral and multilateral level.
At the bilateral level, Moroccan diplomacy under the enlightened leadership of His Majesty the King with regard to Africa, has established a new integrated and efficient approach to regional cooperation, he underlined.
On this subject, HM King Mohammed VI announced on the occasion of the 48th anniversary of the Green March, a new project of His philosophy of “Pan-Africanism of action”. This is a voluntary initiative launched on an international scale to promote access of the Sahel States to the Atlantic Ocean, recalled the diplomat.
A strategic vision of His Majesty the King which aims, not only, to make the Afro-Atlantic zone an area of peace, security and shared prosperity, but to associate the landlocked Sahel countries with this dimension by putting at their disposal provision of Morocco’s road, port and railway infrastructure, said Mr. Erroja.
The particular attention of His Majesty the King to the prospecting of the Continent is also expressed through the “Co-development” approach. A referential notion of concrete actions having pushed the Kingdom to invest more than 5 billion dollars in Africa, he affirmed.
As an example, the diplomat cited the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project, the contribution of the Office Chérifien des Phosphate (OCP) as well as dozens of Moroccan companies to food sovereignty and the development of several African countries.
At the multilateral level, Morocco’s return to the African Union in 2017 allowed it to play its role within all bodies of the Pan-African Organization, and in particular, in the Peace and Development Council. Security (CPS) where Morocco continues its second mandate.
The diversification of partners, the parameters of action which are based on transparency, trust, mutual respect and credibility have allowed Morocco to have an increasingly remarkable diplomatic presence on the international scene, added the diplomat .
Morocco’s election to the Presidency of the Human Rights Council confirms its involvement in the promotion and protection of human rights at the international level, noted the diplomat.
A key player in the international fight against terrorist organizations and international criminal networks, particularly in Africa, Morocco advocates the strengthening of international security cooperation by putting its proven experience in preserving the security and tranquility of citizens to the disposition of brotherly and friendly countries, reiterated Mr. Erroja.
Due to its strategic position close to major markets, its potential in terms of infrastructure and the favorable business climate, Morocco is positioning itself, thanks to the economic policy initiated by HM King Mohammed VI, as a popular destination for international firms. , he noted, stressing that several multinationals have chosen Morocco to install factories or even gigafactories in cutting-edge industries, vectors of job creation and economic growth like the electric automobile. and aeronautics.
On the sports side, the diplomat recalled that the Kingdom was chosen for the organization of two major sporting events. The first, the African Cup of Nations (2025 Edition), the second, the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal.
In its quest to meet this challenge, Morocco is currently experiencing a fundamental transformation. A vast construction and upgrade project for road, rail, airport, maritime, sports and tourist infrastructure is underway, he said.
Certainly, the hosting of these two events will boost the development and influence of Morocco, but also constitutes a success for the continent and a boon for the promotion of African football throughout the world, underlined the diplomat.
Referring to relations between Morocco and Chad, Mr. Erroja noted that these relations are characterized by continuity and development over time. Chad represents a reliable partner for the Kingdom of Morocco in the Sahel region, he said.
Ties between the two brotherly peoples have gained new momentum following the flow of Moroccan investments, making the Kingdom the leading African investor in Chad. A driving lever requiring more motivation, he noted.
Concerning the Royal Initiative allowing the Sahel country to access the Atlantic Ocean, Chad is positioning itself at the forefront. Its support for this Royal proposal will allow the Chadian authorities to design a new route to the sea with a view to strengthening trade with Morocco and the rest of the world, reaffirmed the diplomat.
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