Morocco's Ruling Majority Reviews Key Political, Economic, and Social Priorities
Rabat \u2013 The leadership of Morocco's ruling majority convened for their routine meeting on January 29, presided over by <\> Aziz Akhannouch<\><\> , head of the National Rally of Independents (RNI).\u00a0<\><\>
Prominent members of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) and the Istiqlal Party also took part in the discussions.<\><\>
The gathering, with Mustapha Baitas and Abdeljabbar Rachidi in attendance, addressed a wide array of topics, related to domestic political, economic, and social issues to international matters impacting Morocco.<\><\>
The government majority voiced strong backing for the recent <\> ceasefire in Gaza<\><\> and urged the international community to help advance towards a lasting political solution between the Palestinian Authority and Israel.\u00a0<\><\>
The leadership emphasized the significance of maintaining peace and stability in the region while ensuring the rights of the Palestinian people.\u00a0<\><\>\>\> \>\> \>\> \> \>\> \>\> \>\> \>\> \>
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