Peruvian MPs Explore Development Progress in Dakhla Oued-Eddahab
The visit of the Peruvian delegation, led by the Speaker of Peruvian Congress Eduardo Salhuana Cavides, was an opportunity to discover the region's potential and infrastructure in various economic and social sectors.
In a statement to the press, Salhuana Cavides said that the visit to Dakhla was part of a business trip to Morocco (from June, 29 to July, 6), aimed at sharing experiences, particularly in legislative matters and public affairs management, praising the institutional, political, and economic stability the Kingdom enjoys under HM King Mohammed VI's wise leadership.
"We had the opportunity to witness firsthand the large-scale projects, particularly in infrastructure and road networks, designed to drive Morocco's development and prosperity as the country prepares to co-host the 2030 World Cup and continues to strengthen its prominent position on the international stage."
Regarding the Kingdom's territorial integrity, Salhuana Cavides recalled that the Peruvian Parliament adopted, at the beginning of last month by a majority of MPs, a petition addressed to the government in support of Morocco's sovereignty over its Sahara and its autonomy plan.
"Peruvian MPs consider the Moroccan autonomy plan as a solution for a definitive settlement of the long-runnin, artificial dispute," he stated.
MAP: 02 July 2025
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