Lower House Speaker Meets with Head of Islamic Organization for Food Security
Lower House Speaker Rachid Talbi El Alami held talks on Thursday in Rabat with the Director General of the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS), Berik Aryn, who is on a working visit to the Kingdom.
The discussions focused on the major development projects launched under the wise leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, aimed at promoting the agricultural sector, ensuring food and water security, and strengthening the foundations of the social state, according to a press release from the House.
This meeting was also an opportunity to highlight the role of the Lower House in areas related to agricultural development and food security, in accordance with the powers granted to it by the Constitution in terms of legislation, oversight, and evaluation of public policies.
MAP: 15 mai 2025
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