His Majesty King Mohammed VI addressed a message to the participants of the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund, held in Marrakech from October 9 to 15.
In the Royal Message—read by Royal Advisor Omar Kabbaj—His Majesty welcomed delegates to Morocco, highlighting the symbolic significance of hosting the meetings in Marrakech following the tragic Al-Haouz earthquake and expressing deep gratitude for international solidarity. The Sovereign emphasized that current geopolitical, economic, and environmental challenges necessitate a renewed commitment to multilateralism, international cooperation, and global solidarity.
Key themes of the Royal Message include:
Reform of Global Financial and Multilateral Systems: Advocating for inclusive governance, fair debt-relief frameworks, and reformed international financial institutions that accommodate the interests of all nations.
Africa's Strategic Role: Urging greater global representation and tailored support for African nations, which bear the brunt of climate change despite contributing the least to global emissions, while championing South-South cooperation.
Morocco's Development Model: Highlighting the country's macroeconomic stability, resilience against external shocks, and prioritization of human development, notably through the rollout of the sweeping universal social protection program.
Finally, the King called for frank and constructive dialogue among global leaders to bridge economic divides, promote peace, and ensure a prosperous shared future for coming generations.
His Majesty King Mohammed VI stated that Morocco is entering a new phase focused on strengthening national sovereignty, supporting economic recovery, and implementing the New Development Model. He also called on the government and Parliament to fully assume their responsibilities.
The United Nations praised His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s forward-looking vision for future generations, highlighting the importance of collective action to build a human-centered and sustainable development model. It also noted that this vision has become even more relevant in light of the challenges exposed by the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly social inequalities and the spread of misinformation.
The Council of the League of Arab States praised the efforts of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, to protect Al-Quds Al-Sharif and support the resilience of the Palestinian people. It also highlighted the fieldwork of the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency in preserving the city’s Arab and Islamic identity.
