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The United States praised Morocco's role, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, in supporting the Palestinian people and the two-state solution. The US State Department commended the resumption of Morocco-Israel relations as a pioneering step for peace and prosperity, highlighting the Negev Forum's role in fostering regional integration and boosting the Palestinian economy.
King Mohammed VI sent a congratulatory message to the Moroccan national football team for their historic achievement of reaching the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. His Majesty praised the players' professionalism and strong patriotic spirit, acknowledged the passionate support of the fans, and wished the team continued success and further brilliant milestones in future sporting events.
HRH Prince Moulay Rachid is representing King Mohammed VI at the COP27 climate summit in Sharm El-Sheikh. The summit, attended by global leaders, focuses on emission reduction plans and mobilizing financial resources, while strongly urging wealthy nations to fulfill their $100 billion annual climate finance commitments, with a special emphasis on addressing climate impacts in Africa.
In his speech commemorating the 47th anniversary of the Green March, King Mohammed VI highlighted the positive results of the development program for the Southern Provinces, noting an 80% commitment rate. His Majesty emphasized major infrastructure and economic projects, such as the Tiznit-Dakhla expressway, the upcoming Dakhla-Atlantic port, and renewable energy initiatives, calling on the private sector to invest in the blue economy to further consolidate Morocco's historical link with its African depth.
In his speech for the 47th anniversary of the Green March, King Mohammed VI emphasized that the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline is a strategic project for peace, economic integration, and co-development. His Majesty highlighted that the project aims to ensure energy security and development for over 440 million people in West Africa, praising the progress made through recent MoUs and the support of financial institutions, while reaffirming Morocco's commitment to working with Nigeria and partners to realize this continental project linking Africa to Europe.
In his speech marking the 47th anniversary of the Green March, King Mohammed VI highlighted the significant progress of the development program for the Southern Provinces, which has reached an 80% commitment rate through major projects like the Tiznit-Dakhla expressway and the upcoming Dakhla-Atlantic port. His Majesty also emphasized the strategic and continental importance of the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline as a catalyst for peace and African economic integration, calling for continued vigilance and mobilization to defend the Kingdom's territorial integrity.
The Royal Cabinet announced that King Mohammed VI has appointed four new members and a Secretary-General to the National Authority for Probity, Prevention and Fighting Corruption (INPPLC). These Royal appointments aim to complete the institution's composition, empowering it to combat corruption and promote good governance, joining the members already appointed by the Head of Government and the two houses of Parliament, under the presidency of Mr. Bachir Rachdi.
King Mohammed VI chaired a Council of Ministers to approve the general orientations of the 2023 Finance Bill, which focuses on four main pillars: consolidating the social state, reviving the economy through investment, ensuring spatial justice, and maintaining financial sustainability. The Council also approved draft laws and decrees concerning military aviation safety, judicial reforms, increased family allowances, and improved salaries for military health personnel, alongside eight international agreements. Concluding the session, Mr. Mohamed Benchaaboun was appointed Director General of the Mohammed VI Fund for Investment.
