In a Joint Declaration published on Tuesday, the two parties stressed "the importance of acting jointly to support the call from the President of PAP to reunify the Pan African Parliament."

The statement was released at the end of the important visit to Morocco of a delegation of the Pan African Parliament, headed by its President, Fortune Charumbira, on September 24-27, 2022, at the invitation of the Moroccan Parliament.

The two parties reaffirmed their commitment to work together to ensure that the PAP reclaims its place in the continental governance matrix by making an impactful contribution to the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa.

The Pan African Parliament highly commended on this occasion the ratification by Morocco of the Protocol to the constitutive act of the AU relating to the Pan African Parliament (PAP) also known as the Malabo Protocol, the declaration read. The two parties agreed on the importance of continuing to call upon African States to mobilize support for the ratification of the Malabo Protocol, according to the Declaration.

The two parties welcomed the successful organization of the 11th Conference of the Speakers of African National and Regional Parliaments, held in Midrand, on Sept.1-2, 2022, with the participation of the Moroccan Parliament and its positive contribution in promoting coordination and harmonization of parliamentary.

The two parliamentary institutions decided to support the vision of the new Bureau of the PAP, chaired by Fortune Charumbira, to revive, renew, reposition, and reinvigorate the continental Parliament, especially at a time when the African continent is facing numerous challenges including poverty, rising unemployment, unconstitutional changes in governments, lack of control over resources, new conflicts and violence, the status of women and youth, and economic progress retarded by the COVID-19 pandemic.

They also agreed to support the policies, programmes, objectives and activities of the PAP in this context, aiming at fulfilling its mandate in terms of advocacy for unity, inclusive and sustainable development, peace, stability, democracy, respect for human rights ans good governance on the African Continent and "its goal in building a better Africa pursued under Panafricanism and African Renaissance and based on achieving the continent's aspiration for progress and collective prosperity."

The two parties agreed on the importance of advocating for peace and security on the continent, as it remains crucial for the advancement of the aspirations and development of its nations. They welcomed in this regard the resumption of the PAP's role in Election Observation Missions (EOMs), which are integral parts of representative democracy.

The two Parliaments noted the convergence of their views on the need to promote and adhere to the relevant decisions of the AU in this regard and to continue to support the role of the relevant organs in charge of this topic, in adhering to the respective attributions of the PAP. They both underlined the need to constantly involve youths in developmental initiatives in order to address the continent's challenges.

The two parties agreed to hold regular consultations on the PAP's institutional renewal process base on the founding values of the African Union of fairness, inclusiveness and unity, in the framework of the entrenchment of the principle of rotational leadership at all levels of parliamentary structures, including the president and the Vice-Presidents of the Bureau, regional caucuses and permanent committees, as well as regional balance regarding staff recruitment, the Declaration concluded. 

The feature film was chosen among two eligible feature films, under the criteria established by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, to represent Morocco in the pre-selection of the prestigious international film competition that will open on March 12, 2023.

"The Blue caftan" was chosen by a selection committee chaired by Samira Himeur, head of the Division of exploitation and distribution at the CCM.

The feature film was selected for the 75th Cannes Film Festival held in May 2022, under "Un Certain Regard" section.

Speaking at a press briefing held at the end of the BAM Board's third quarterly meeting of 2022, Jouahri reported a continued rise in inflation with a "wider" spread of inflationary pressures.

Inflation continues to be fueled by pressures of external origin, but also internal ones, he added, noting that the latest available data show a broad spread to non-tradable products prices.

"The spread of the rise is widening. Of the 116 sections of products and services that make up the reference basket of the consumer price index, 60.3% have posted an increase of more than 2% in August against 42.2% in January 2022 and 23% on average between 2018 and 2019," Jouahri explained.

The persistence of high food and energy commodity prices would bring inflation to a high level in 2022, i.e. 6.3% instead of 1.4% in 2021, he noted.

In 2023, inflation should return to 2.4% on average. These forecasts include the effect of the increase in the policy rate, he added.

According to the official, the decision to raise the key rate also takes into account the various measures taken recently by the government to relieve the purchasing power of citizens.

"We will continue to watch closely the economic situation, at the national and international levels, especially in this context marked by several uncertainties," he said.

Jouahri also mentioned a "strong deceleration of the growth of the national economy in 2022," saying that after a rebound to 7.9% in 2021, the growth of the national economy would slow to 0.8% in 2022.

In 2023, the growth would be established at 3.6%, linked to the projected 11.9% increase in agricultural value added, he concluded.

The Moroccan delegation to this event is led by the Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, Mohammed Mehdi Bensaid.

The focus will be on the Moroccan experience in cultural policies and ways to develop cooperation with participating countries.

On the sidelines of this conference, Bensaid met Monday his Mexican counterpart, Alejandra Guerrero. The two sides signed a letter of intent to strengthen bilateral relations in the cultural field, including that of heritage and performing arts.

The minister also held a meeting with Francisco Cervantes Diaz, President of the Business Coordination Council of Mexico.

The meeting was an opportunity to recall the importance of strengthening economic and cultural cooperation, including investments in the cultural field, especially in the film and creative industries.

The UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development was convened by UNESCO forty years after the first MONDIACULT Conference held in Mexico City (Mexico) in 1982, and 24 years after the MONDIACULT Conference held in Stockholm (Sweden) in 1998.

According to its organizers, MONDIACULT 2022 is about shaping the future of culture. More than a hundred Ministers of Culture, together with intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, and actors across the cultural sector will, together, bring culture to the front of the international stage.

"We want to strengthen the unique and reliable EU-Morocco partnership across the board: Enhanced trade and more cooperation on digital and energy, for example," Ms. Von der Leyen tweeted following her telephone conversation Tuesday with the Head of Government, Azizi Akhannouch, focused on "the strategic partnership" linking the Kingdom and the EU.
According to the EC President, EU's investment strategy GlobalGateway can support the efforts of Rabat and Brussels. 
The Global Gateway is the EU's new connectivity strategy that aims to create "smart, sustainable and secure" links with countries around the world in the thematic areas of digital, energy and transport.  It also aims to strengthen health and education systems across the world.
During her visit last February to Rabat, von der Leyen confirmed the willingness of the European Union to continue to deepen "the close and solid strategic partnership" with Morocco.
Morocco and the EU launched on June 27, 2019, in Brussels, the "Euro-Moroccan partnership for shared prosperity," a new legal framework guiding their bilateral relations.
This partnership encompasses four structural areas: convergence of values; economic convergence and social cohesion; shared knowledge; and political consultation and enhanced cooperation on security.
This reformed partnership is also based on two key axes, namely cooperation in the field of the environment and the fight against climate change; as well as cooperation in the field of mobility and migration.

In a tweet on his page on Twitter, Akhannouch said that this telephone conversation "was an opportunity to highlight the strength of the strategic partnership between Morocco and the European Union."

The President of the European Commission paid a working visit to Rabat last February, marked by numerous meetings with senior Moroccan officials.

At a joint press conference with the Head of Government, held at the end of their talks, Ms. Von der Leyen assured that the European Union is determined to deepen "the close and solid strategic partnership" with Morocco.

Morocco and the EU launched on June 27, 2019, in Brussels, the "Euro-Moroccan partnership for shared prosperity," a new legal framework guiding their bilateral relations.

This partnership encompasses four structural areas: convergence of values; economic convergence and social cohesion; shared knowledge; and political consultation and enhanced cooperation on security.

This reformed partnership is also based on two key axes, namely cooperation in the field of the environment and the fight against climate change; as well as cooperation in the field of mobility and migration.

This meeting, which is part of the implementation of the employment agreement, concluded between the two countries, aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation in this crucial sector, placed at the heart of Morocco's priorities, in accordance with the High Royal Instructions, and in line with the radiance of the Kingdom, through its young skills, Sekkouri said in a statement to the press following the meeting.

This meeting was an opportunity to examine the practical actions that should be taken to implement this new generation convention, said the minister, adding that both countries agreed to launch an experimental program, which will provide work opportunities in Portugal to 400 Moroccan workers, in agriculture.

All work, social security, and health rights will be guaranteed to the various beneficiaries, Sekkouri stated.

The National Agency for the Promotion of Employment and Skills (ANAPEC) and its Portuguese counterpart IEFP will conclude an agreement to implement this project, he added.

The implementation of this program, which requires mobilizing logistical and administrative resources to select, monitor and ensure optimal integration of Moroccan employees in Portuguese companies, is expected in a few months, said the official.

For her part, Mendes Godinho assured that the flow of workers will be continuous, noting that ANAPEC and IEFP collaborate closely to ensure optimum implementation of this agreement, which is a timely opportunity for both countries, workers, and companies.

It was also agreed to strengthen the exchange programs and training for Moroccan workers and set the areas requested by Portuguese companies, she added.

On the sidelines of this meeting, which took place in the presence of Morocco's ambassador to Portugal, Othman Bahnini, Sekkouri visited the Santarém vocational training center.

Created in 2008, this educational structure provides training courses and workshops on electromechanics, which are adapted to the needs of the Portuguese market.

The minister received a delegation of nine AfDB Executive Directors on a consultation mission in Morocco (Sept. 26-30). On this occasion, Fettah thanked the delegation for the support provided by the Bank to the Kingdom to implement several structural reforms undertaken under the enlightened leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, particularly in the areas of public administration, governance, health, education, the financial sector, and economic competitiveness, said a statement from the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

The minister also praised the support provided by the AfDB for the implementation of several infrastructure projects that have significantly contributed to better inclusion of the population, especially the youth and women.

For their part, the Bank's Executive Directors praised the relevance of the reforms undertaken by the Kingdom, which have made Morocco a model for other African countries to follow.

They also stressed AfDB's readiness to continue and to strengthen its support for the Kingdom's economic and social development efforts.

This consultation mission, which is part of the annual visits of AfDB Board members to the Bank's regional member countries, aims to assess the quality of this institution's support to our country and to have a perspective on the major priorities of the Moroccan government.

Out of 14 Moroccan athletes, only two secured their spots in this world championship, placed under the patronage of HM King Mohammed VI.

Achraf Bentajer and Reda Lefdali made the cut after a tough competition with four other athletes: Farah Drahim, Nourdin Mansour, Mohammed Ghali and Amine Mana.

This sporting event is initiated by the Association "Dakhla Lagoon for the development of sport and cultural animation" and the Global Kitesports Association (GKA) under the auspices of the World Sailing Federation (WSF).

No less than 54 athletes from Morocco, France, Australia, Switzerland, Spain, Brazil, Canada, the United States, the Netherlands, Cape Verde, South Africa, Germany and Reunion Island are competing in this sporting event, held until October 02.

Italy's Airton Cozzolino (Men's) and Frenchwoman Capucine Delannoy (women's) won the previous edition of the "Prince Moulay El Hassan" World Kitesurfing Championship in 2021.

This agreement provides for the exchange of technical information and cooperation in the fields of nuclear and radiological safety and security between Morocco and Slovenia.

The MoU was signed by AMSSNuR Acting Director, Mounji Zniber, and Director of the Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration, Igor Sirc, in the presence of Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Morocco to the International Organizations in Vienna, Azzedine Farhane, and his Slovenian counterpart Ambassador Barbara Zvokelj, according to a press release of the AMSSNuR.

The MoU aims to facilitate cooperation and information sharing between the two parties, particularly with regard to the development of the legislative and regulatory framework in the fields of nuclear safety and radiation protection, licensing and inspection processes and procedures, regulatory assessment and periodic safety review of research reactors.

It also aims to facilitate cooperation and information sharing between the two parties in the management of radioactive waste and spent fuel, emergency preparedness and response, education, training and capacity building in nuclear safety and radiation protection, culture, leadership, and management of nuclear safety, integrated management system, policies and strategies for nuclear safety and communication, said the release.

The signing of this memorandum of understanding is part of the efforts made by the AMSSNuR to promote international cooperation, through the exchange of technical information and sharing of experiences and best practices, through scientific visits, expert missions and cooperation projects.