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The Ministry of the Royal Household, Protocol and Chancellery announced that King Mohammed VI will chair the opening of the first session of the second legislative year of the 11th legislature at the Parliament on Friday, October 14, 2022. His Majesty will deliver a Royal Speech to the members of both Houses of Parliament, which will be broadcast live on radio and television starting at 4:45 PM.
King Mohammed VI delivered a Royal Speech opening the legislative year, focusing on two major national priorities: addressing water scarcity and promoting investment. Regarding water, His Majesty called for a strict end to all forms of waste and the illegal exploitation of groundwater, emphasizing the need for innovation and recognizing water policy as a shared, cross-sectoral responsibility. On investment, he called for a comprehensive national mobilization, announcing a "National Investment Pact" aimed at mobilizing 550 billion dirhams and creating 500,000 jobs between 2022 and 2026, while stressing the importance of simplifying procedures, implementing administrative deconcentration, and supporting the investment initiatives of the Moroccan diaspora.
In his speech opening the legislative year, King Mohammed VI called for a serious and responsible approach to Morocco's "structural water stress," emphasizing the need to end all forms of water waste and avoid politicizing this vital issue. His Majesty outlined four main orientations to address the crisis: launching ambitious initiatives, utilizing technology for wastewater reuse, protecting groundwater from illegal exploitation, and recognizing water policy as a shared national responsibility that requires awareness of its true cost. He also urged the accelerated implementation of the National Priority Program for Water (2020-2027) to ensure the Kingdom's water security amid severe drought conditions.
In his speech opening the legislative year, King Mohammed VI called for a comprehensive national mobilization to promote productive investment as the true engine of the national economy. His Majesty urged the establishment of a "National Investment Pact" aiming to mobilize 550 billion dirhams and create 500,000 jobs between 2022 and 2026, emphasizing the role of the private and banking sectors in supporting youth, enterprises, and the Moroccan diaspora. The Sovereign also called for implementing administrative deconcentration, simplifying procedures, empowering Regional Investment Centers, and improving the business climate to boost Morocco's attractiveness to domestic and foreign investors.
Following a message from King Mohammed VI to the new Kenyan President, William Ruto, Kenya announced the withdrawal of its recognition of the so-called "Saharawi Republic" and the closure of its representation in Nairobi. Kenya expressed its full support for Morocco's autonomy plan as the sole solution to the dispute under the UN framework. The royal message, delivered by Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, also led to an agreement to elevate bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, with Kenya pledging to open an embassy in Rabat and accelerate cooperation in agriculture, food security, and various economic sectors.
In his speech marking the 69th anniversary of the Revolution of the King and the People, King Mohammed VI affirmed that the Moroccan Sahara issue is the prism through which Morocco views the world and the definitive benchmark for measuring the sincerity of its partnerships. His Majesty urged partners with ambiguous stances to clarify their positions, while praising the growing international support for the Autonomy Initiative. He specifically highlighted the firm stance of the United States, the historic support of Spain, and the broad backing from European, Arab, African, and Latin American nations, evidenced by the opening of numerous consulates in the southern provinces. The King also emphasized the importance of a united domestic front and the diaspora's role in defending the Kingdom's territorial integrity.
In his speech marking the 69th anniversary of the Revolution of the King and the People, King Mohammed VI called for the creation of a special mechanism to support and accompany Moroccan talents and competences abroad, including Moroccan Jews. His Majesty urged public and financial institutions to facilitate diaspora investments by leveraging the incentives of the new Investment Charter. Furthermore, he emphasized the need to modernize the institutional framework dedicated to Moroccans of the world and to eliminate the administrative hurdles hindering their projects, while praising their unwavering defense of the Kingdom's territorial integrity.
In the Throne Speech, King Mohammed VI called for extending a hand to the Algerian presidency to establish normal relations between the two fraternal peoples, based on historical ties and a shared destiny. His Majesty affirmed Morocco's keenness to overcome the current situation and foster rapprochement and communication, emphasizing that the borders separating the two nations will never act as a barrier to mutual understanding, but rather as bridges toward the future. The King also warned against irresponsible campaigns and malicious allegations aimed at igniting discord and offending neighbors, stressing that Moroccans will always stand by their Algerian brothers under all circumstances.
