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Maroc
4 days ago
- Politics
- Maroc
Morocco's Upper House Takes Part in 16th Eurolat Assembly in Lima
A delegation from the House of Councillors, led by Speaker Mohamed Ould Errachid, is taking part starting Sunday 01 June, in the 16th Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (EuroLat) in Lima. The EuroLat assembly is meeting at the headquarters of the Peruvian Congress from June 1 to 3, bringing together 150 parliamentarians, including 75 from the European Parliament and 75 from Latin America and the Caribbean. This event is taking place in a geopolitical context that calls for strengthening the strategic bi-regional partnership between the European Union, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Over three days, commissions, forums, and working groups will address trade and economic relations between the EU and Latin America. In addition, European and Latin American parliamentarians are expected to adopt a bi-regional pact covering key issues such as food security, health, clean energy, migration, organized crime, indigenous women, and the defense of international law. (MAP: 02 June 2025)
Maroc
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Maroc
Moroccan Diplomacy on Sahara Moving Towards Proactive Approach
Moroccan diplomacy regarding the Sahara issue has adopted, in recent years, a proactive approach grounded in established historical legitimacy, solid legal arguments, and ambitious development projects, said on Monday in Rabat, the Speaker of the House of Councillors, Mohamed Ould Errachid. Speaking at the opening of a symposium titled 'Parliament and the Moroccan Sahara issue: for efficient parallel diplomacy and effective institutional advocacy,' Ould Errachid noted that this strategic shift has led to significant progress, particularly in terms of growing international support for Morocco's autonomy initiative, widely viewed as the only serious and credible solution to the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara. He highlighted that this substantial support has come from key partners of the Kingdom, including the United States, Spain, and France, as well as several African, Arab, and European countries. In addition to this accelerated international momentum, Ould Errachid underscored the strong internal consensus and national unity around the Sahara cause, under the enlightened leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. He emphasized the collective, responsible, and ongoing mobilization in defense of Morocco's territorial integrity, which he described as a vital asset reinforcing the credibility and effectiveness of the national campaign. Ould Errachid commended the key role played by national forces represented in Parliament, political parties, trade unions, and business associations, which have consistently been at the forefront of defending Morocco's position on the Sahara issue. These actors, he said, have built strong positions, undertaken meaningful diplomatic initiatives, and led impactful institutional advocacy efforts both at home and abroad. He stressed that this advocacy now forms a cornerstone of Morocco's diplomatic achievements, enabling the House of Councillors to play a proactive and influential role in the national effort to safeguard territorial sovereignty and national unity. The Upper House, he noted, is also strengthening its presence in regional and international parliamentary fora. Development, he added, remains a defining pillar of Morocco's vision for affirming sovereignty over the Sahara. He pointed to the profound transformation underway in the Kingdom's southern provinces, driven by large-scale royal development programs and strategic African-oriented initiatives, mainly the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline and the Atlantic Initiatives. 'These are not merely infrastructure projects,' Ould Errachid said, 'but strategic foundations aimed at redefining Morocco's geopolitical role, positioning the Moroccan Sahara as a hub for stability and development, and a gateway linking North and Sub-Saharan Africa, thus bolstering regional integration and reinforcing Morocco's leadership in the region.' He emphasized the importance of parliamentary diplomacy as a key partner in promoting this momentum on the international stage, highlighting the need to showcase the effectiveness of the development model in the southern provinces and defend its strategic dimensions to strengthen Morocco's image as a reliable regional and continental actor. The unprecedented momentum surrounding the Sahara issue, he said, has compelled members of the House of Councillors to fulfill their national and constitutional responsibilities by adopting parliamentary resolutions in support of Morocco's territorial integrity and its bold autonomy initiative, while also cementing Morocco's pioneering role in addressing development challenges and advancing South-South cooperation. Ould Errachid concluded that the House of Councillors continues to strengthen its strategic position within regional parliamentary unions and expand its bilateral relations through the signing of numerous cooperation agreements and memoranda of understanding, as well as hosting multilateral events that have significantly highlighted Morocco's leadership on the regional and international scenes. Several of these initiatives, he said, have culminated in the signing of Joint Declarations in Laayoune, all reaffirming support for Morocco's territorial integrity and its sovereignty over its entire territory. MAP:05 mai 2025
Maroc
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Maroc
South-South Cooperation: Parliamentary Dialogue Forum Commends HM the King's Leadership
Participants in the 3rd South-South Parliamentary Dialogue Forum expressed their deep appreciation and sincere gratitude to HM King Mohammed VI for the prominent, pioneering role the Sovereign has been playing to promote South-South cooperation. In the Rabat Declaration, read by the House of Councilors' Speaker Mohamed Ould Errachid during the Forum's closing session, parliamentary leaders from across the globe commended HM the King's support for development and solidarity-based projects and initiatives aimed at furthering unity, complementarity, integration, and shared development. The Forum's participants commended the Sovereign's Atlantic Initiative, which aims to enable the Sahel countries to access the Atlantic Ocean and build a solid institutional framework that unites Atlantic Africa and enhances synergy among the countries of the South through greater logistical connectivity, economic openness and regional integration, particularly in the African, Arab, Latin American, and Asian geo-economic space. In this context, they commended all successful regional initiatives and tracks for integration and cooperation in Africa, the Arab world, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Asia designed to achieve prosperity and shared development, increase investment and trade opportunities, and lay solid foundations for a shared, more prosperous and sustainable future. The parliamentarians further emphasized the importance of bilateral, interregional, and continental parliamentary dialogues among the countries of the South as they rise to the new challenges facing international cooperation and pool efforts to confront growing challenges, while stressing that respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states and non-interference in their internal affairs is the basis for peace, security, stability, and the achievement of sustainable development. They also pledged to consolidate the work of regional and continental parliamentary unions and of national parliaments in Africa, the Arab world, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Asia, so as to enhance coordination, communication, consultation, and the exchange of views on current strategic issues, thereby keeping abreast of swift technological developments and laying down legislative frameworks that consolidate the foundations of sustainable development and industrial progress in the countries of the South, help address future challenges, and support entrepreneurship. In this regard, they pledged to support research and innovation in the area of artificial intelligence technology as well as responsible practices aimed at encouraging the use of that technology to promote across-the-board development in the countries of the South. On this occasion, they noted the importance of convening this Forum as a platform for exploring pathways and possibilities for regional integration and closer South-South cooperation, using a strategic, participatory, and solidarity-based approach likely to lead to complementarity, to more effective integration pathways, and greater capacity for adaptation, coordination, and strategic positioning within new systems of global interaction. They also highlighted the role of this Forum as a mechanism for parliamentary advocacy regarding common issues and as a means to rise to the challenges faced and make the voice of the peoples of the South heard in various international gatherings. The Rabat Declaration commended the high level of discussion, dialogue, and interaction which characterized the Forum's proceedings and activities, as well as the valuable contributions of participants, praising the presentations made on the various topics of the Forum, particularly those relating to strengthening interregional and continental dialogues among the countries of the South. It also highlighted the importance of policies aimed at strengthening strategic partnerships across economic, social, and humanitarian sectors in order to achieve shared development and integration, and lay the groundwork for cooperation, solidarity, peace, stability, and prosperity. MAP: 29 avril 2025
Morocco World
07-04-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
Ould Errachid: UN Remains Sole Legitimate Framework for Western Sahara
Doha – Speaking at a public debate during the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Tashkent, Mohamed Ould Errachid, President of the House of Councillors, declared that certain parties have been exploiting international forums to raise the Western Sahara issue outside the United Nations framework. 'Some parties have made it a habit to exploit international forums to raise the Western Sahara question outside the UN framework and UN process, which remain the sole legitimate framework to address this regional dispute,' Ould Errachid stated Monday in Uzbekistan's capital. Ould Errachid, who represents the southern provinces in local and regional councils and hails from Laayoune, voiced that such attempts reflect 'premeditated intentions to exploit the Western Sahara issue for narrow geopolitical purposes, serving agendas planned behind the scenes.' Such 'deviant attitude' does not serve population interests nor shows real willingness to contribute to efforts aimed at reaching a political solution to this regional dispute, he added. The House of Councillors President also noted the UN General Assembly President's decision to appoint Morocco's permanent representative as co-facilitator of the UN negotiation process for the upcoming World Social Development Summit's political declaration, calling it a recognition of Morocco's role as a 'responsible and committed actor.' 'The principles of non-alignment guide our path' During Sunday's Fourth Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement Parliamentary Network, Ould Errachid outlined Morocco's strategic vision based on promoting international peace and security. He stated that Morocco 'firmly defends' the principles that inspired the Non-Aligned Movement's creation, including 'respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence of states, non-interference in internal affairs, and peaceful conflict resolution.' He referenced King Mohammed VI's launch of 'strategic and fruitful partnerships' and 'pioneering initiatives' to strengthen cooperation and solidarity, particularly in the South. These strategic projects, he noted, aim to enhance regional security and stability while promoting sustainable development, especially at African and Atlantic levels. Strategic diplomatic dialogues The Moroccan parliamentary leader also convened a series of momentous bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the IPU Assembly, which runs from April 5 to 9. In one such meeting with Bahrain's Council of Representatives President Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, both officials pledged to strengthen parliamentary visits and experience-sharing. They also discussed activating the friendship group's role and coordinating efforts in international parliamentary forums. During a separate meeting with Kazakhstan's Parliament Speaker Yerlan Koshanov, the latter similarly called for leveraging both countries' strategic positions and economic potential. Koshanov proposed establishing a logistics platform to enhance trade exchanges, while Ould Errachid welcomed the bilateral agreement to create a joint governmental commission and a Morocco-Kazakhstan business council. In another key engagement, discussions with Azerbaijan's Parliament Speaker Sahiba Gafarova centered on expanding collaboration between parliamentary committees. Gafarova detailed the institutional framework of the Parliamentary Network of the Non-Aligned Movement under Azerbaijan's chairmanship, while Ould Errachid reaffirmed Morocco's interest in cooperating with the network to address global challenges. Read also: France's Top MP Calls Southern Provinces a Regional 'Success Model' Tags: House of CouncillorsMohamed Ould ErrachidWestern sahara
Bahrain News Gazette
07-04-2025
- Politics
- Bahrain News Gazette
Speaker Meets Moroccan Counterpart, Highlights Strong Bahrain-Morocco Ties
Tashkent: Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives and Head of Bahrain's parliamentary delegation, met with Mohamed Ould Errachid, President of the House of Councillors of the Kingdom of Morocco, on the sidelines of the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The meeting discussed the strong ties between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Morocco, and their ongoing development under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Majesty King Mohammed VI. According to Bahrain News Agency, both sides highlighted the depth of bilateral relations and their shared commitment to advancing cooperation across various developmental domains for the benefit of both kingdoms. They also discussed enhancing parliamentary cooperation, exchanging legislative expertise, coordinating positions in international forums, and supporting joint initiatives and programmes. The meeting was attended by Jamal Mohammed Fakhro, First Deputy Chairman of the Shura Council; Abdulnabi Salman, First Deputy Speaker of the Council of Representatives; MP Hassan Ibrahim Hassan, Dr. Bassam Ismail Albinmohammed, and Mohammed Ibrahim Al Sisi Al Buainain, Secretary General of the Council of Representatives.
