On this occasion, the two parties expressed their common desire to strengthen their partnership in statistics and further expand the scope of cooperation in priority areas such as employment, green transition and regionalization.

On this occasion, Lahlimi highlighted the importance of including Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in regional development programs, calling for greater efforts to meet the specific needs of regionalization.

"The HCP is called more than ever to play the role of evaluation of public policies," he said, highlighting the Commission's recent achievements, marked in particular by major surveys aiming to see the evolution of households' standard of living and economic structures, in addition to the digitization process of different lines of production of surveys.

Welcoming the "prosperous" cooperation between Morocco and the EU, Llombart Cussac stressed the importance of strengthening this partnership in specific areas to achieve further progress.

The diplomat highlighted the need to accelerate the green transition, saying that it is a major objective of the Union. "The SDGs are also at the center of our agenda with Morocco," she said.

The EU is working on the budget support approach in public policies, Llombart Cussac went on, adding that "effective public policies are based on effective statistics."

The ambassador also expressed great interest in the analytical work of the HCP, particularly in the areas related to the labor market and economic participation of women.

"Morocco, with its sustainable development dynamics, its significant potential in renewable energies, its proximity to European markets, the spirit of innovation and the ambitious climate policy driven by HM King Mohammed VI, is ideally positioned to seize the opportunities offered and to build win-win partnerships, particularly with Israel," Benkhadra pointed out at the "Morocco-Israel: Connect to Innovate" Forum.

In this regard, she stressed that Morocco, a country with low emissions but vulnerable to the effects of climate change, took its responsibilities very early by gradually preparing its vision to address the problems of energy security, water scarcity, desertification, flooding and sea level rise.

Morocco, under the enlightened leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, is committed to sustainable global development both at the economic and social levels, said Benkhadra, adding that this commitment reflects the particular attention that the Sovereign pays to sustainable development and the preservation of the environment.

The Kingdom has considerable assets to achieve energy transition and in particular renewable energies and hydrogen where the country can position itself as a precursor, in addition to positioning itself as a regional production and export platform, at the crossroads of Europe, Africa and the Middle East, she added.

"The kingdom aims to become in the coming years, based on the choices it has made, the "most competitive" industrial base in the world and among the 5 most innovative ones, as well as a carbon-free reference industrial base in the region, given that the country has one of the greatest potentials in renewable energies," the ONHYM chief underlined.

For his part, Yosef Abramowitz, president and CEO of Energiya Global Capital, underlined that Morocco and Israel have the potential in the sectors of energy and sustainable development for stronger collaboration and cooperation.

He also shed light on the huge opportunities for collaboration between the two countries which face the same energy challenges.

This Forum, organized by Start-Up Nation Central, is intended to be a unique event bringing together Moroccan and Israeli leaders, from the private and public sectors, to discuss the theme of technological innovation in the sectors of agri-food, water, logistics, energy and sustainable development.

This event hosts a series of workshops, business sessions, B2B meetings and networking meetings.

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"Our continent must develop a vision, interact and engage not only with its partners but also within Africa, through South-South cooperation, to make significant progress in achieving its economic integration," he said at a roundtable marking Africa Day (May 25).

The entry into force of the Continental Free Trade Agreement is a major achievement that will serve this purpose, he stated at the event held by the Moroccan Embassy in Kenya in partnership with the Pan African Congress - Kenya Chapter.

African economic integration, as stipulated in Agenda 2063, will also help overcome the challenge of food insecurity, Laassel said, adding that the best way to celebrate Africa Day is to engage in continental thinking for Africa's economic liberation.

The roundtable, which was attended by government officials, elected officials, diplomats and members of the civil society, discussed the challenges facing the African continent, particularly food insecurity.

Participants in the roundtable stressed the role of the African Union in preserving stability, calling for urgent solutions to food insecurity and famine.

The issue of education was also at the heart of the debates, the panelists being convinced that the solution for a prosperous and integrated Africa lies in the future generations.

Speaking during a panel on "New energy economy" at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Padmanathan highlighted the achievements and progress made by Morocco in solar and wind energy.

He also praised the assets as well as the favorable climate for investment in this field in Morocco.

During this panel, the Minister Delegate to the Head of Government, in charge of Investment, Convergence and Evaluation of Public Policies, Mohcine Jazouli, highlighted the success story of green energy in Morocco, as well as the promising investment prospects offered by the Kingdom in this field.

"These advances, which are the result of the enlightened vision of HM the King, are backed by a well-crafted regulatory system," the minister said, referring to the role of the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN).

The panel, moderated by British journalist Martin Wolf, was an opportunity to discuss the challenges and opportunities related to the transition of electricity generation dominated by fossil fuels to clean and green modes.

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Organized by the Department of Fisheries, jointly with the Royal Navy, the Royal Gendarmerie, the Royal Air Force (FRA) and Civil Protection, this exercise will take place off the port of Tangier Med. It consists of a life-size rescue operation, featuring a struggling passenger ship requiring the emergency evacuation of 50 people, including many injured.

This exercise that will take place on Thursday, aims to improve the level of coordination between the various stakeholders for efficient use of sea, air and land capabilities and offers a new opportunity to train crews of the sea and air rescue units.

To this end, the organizers will deploy their means of intervention to test their ability to save people in trouble at sea and quickly provide them with medical care and administrative support, once transported to port.

The drill is also an opportunity for all partners to implement the procedures for conducting and managing complex search and rescue operations enacted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

"This exercise meets our constant concern to improve the skills of the coordinators and rescuers for the management of a major sea event," said Ahmed El Kohen from the Department of Fisheries in remarks during a national seminar on air and sea rescue in Morocco, held on the sidelines of this exercise.

The various exercises organized in the past have helped strengthen the national search and rescue service, he went on, adding that in 2021, 843 sailors and 12,449 candidates for illegal migration were rescued.

"This is an important initiative, Morocco being the gateway to Africa," said Ramdin at a joint press briefing with Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad, Nasser Bourita, following bilateral talks.

Surinamese FM praised the pioneering role of HM King Mohammed VI in promoting South-South cooperation and solidarity between countries, especially in Africa and the Caribbean.

Relations between Morocco and the Republic of Suriname have recorded a remarkable development and have always been based on firm commitments and a concrete will, he said.

"I think we have paved the way for a solid relationship based on friendship and respect with a view to consolidating ties between the Republic of Suriname and the Kingdom of Morocco and exploiting all possible opportunities," Ramdin added.

He also invited his Moroccan counterpart to visit Suriname as part of the reinforcement of bilateral cooperation and the completion of a number of bilateral agreements. This visit, he assured, will help strengthen bilateral relations and explore new areas of partnership between the two countries.

Earlier on the day, Bourita announced that the city of Dakhla will host, before the end of the year, the Morocco-CARICOM Forum.

This Forum, which will bring together Morocco and the 14 countries of CARICOM, will be a framework for exchange on areas of regional cooperation and strengthening coordination between these countries.

This 27th session, chaired by Lebanon, was attended by representatives of Member States, international and regional organizations, and friend countries such as Malaysia and Singapore, an ACAO statement said.

The opening session was marked by the signing of a joint program between the ACAO and the European Civil Aviation Conference "ECAC", of an MoU on training with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, and of an MoU between the Organization and the Chinese Office of satellite navigation, according to the same source.

During this session, debates focused on a range of issues related to the follow-up of the decisions and recommendations of the previous sessions of the General Assembly. The budget of the Organization for the years 2023 and 2024 was also approved, as well as the financial reports and accounts of the Organization.

During this meeting, the two sides reviewed the various aspects of cooperation between the two brotherly countries, while discussing the means to raise these historic relations to the level of the ties binding the Moroccan and Mauritanian peoples, including deep-rooted human and cultural ties as well as shared history and destiny, says a statement from the Upper House.

Mr. Mayara expressed, on this occasion, his satisfaction with the level of bilateral relations, noting the positive development that marked them recently after the holding last March of the 8th session of the Moroccan-Mauritanian High Joint Commission, which was marked by the signing of 13 agreements and memorandums of understanding in various areas, the statement adds.

In this regard, the Upper House Speaker stressed the importance of continuing on this path which gives the economic aspect its full role in consolidating bilateral relations, stressing at the same time the paramount importance of El Guergarate border crossing in facilitating the flow of goods and people.

With regard to joint parliamentary action, Mr. Mayara expressed the readiness of the House of Advisors to encourage the two governments to undertake more efforts to deepen and develop bilateral relations, referring in this context to the ongoing preparations for the activation of the role of the Moroccan-Mauritanian parliamentary group of friendship and cooperation so that it can contribute to the strengthening of bilateral cooperation and raise it to the highest level.

For his part, the Mauritanian ambassador expressed the strong will that drives his country to boost Morocco-Mauritania relations, particularly in the economic aspect, to strengthen cultural and human relations between the two countries as well as joint parliamentary action.

In this regard, the Mauritanian diplomat welcomed the encouraging process of bilateral relations in the various fields as well as the promising indicators in the tourism, health and education sectors, expressing the wish to see greater private sector support to this dynamic as well as an increased strengthening of cooperation between the economic stakeholders of the two countries in order to serve the interests of the two brotherly peoples.

On this occasion, he insisted on the need to act to ease the conditions of movement of investors and to accelerate the treatment of problems related to the granting of visas to the territories of the two countries.

Furthermore, and in connection with the regional security situation, the two sides noted the convergence of their points of view on the seriousness of the instability raging in the Sahelo-Saharan region and its serious impact on neighboring countries, noting that this situation requires close cooperation and coordination between the parties concerned in order to meet the challenges relating to security and the fight against drug trafficking.

They also recalled in this regard the recent meeting held in Marrakesh of the International Coalition to Defeat ISIS.

The Kingdom is also committed to strengthening its cultural, political and economic relations with African countries, stated the Moroccan diplomat who spoke at a ceremony held at the University of Addis Ababa to mark Africa Day.

Alaoui M'Hammdi highlighted the "Casablanca Group", which was established in the early 1960's bringing together states with a shared vision of the future of Africa and of pan-Africanism.

The pioneering African leaders believed that a strong integration could enable Africa to free itself from colonialism, establish peace, promote intercultural dialogue, increase the geopolitical influence of the continent and initiate its economic development, she said.

In January 1961, Casablanca hosted the African heads of state who adopted the Casablanca Charter, a prelude to the creation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) two years later, the Moroccan diplomat recalled.

Alaoui M'Hammdi also highlighted the return of Morocco to the African Union in 2017 under the visionary leadership of HM King Mohammed VI. Morocco had always worked for a specific and renewed partnership within the framework of bilateral, sub-regional, regional, inter-regional and multilateral cooperation within the African continent, she said.

The diplomat added that Morocco, a key player for a prosperous, successful and strong Africa, is strongly committed to South-South cooperation and plays a leading role in promoting and strengthening cooperation ties between countries of the South.

Thanks to an ambitious and forward-looking royal vision, Morocco has multiplied initiatives and actions to promote cooperation, especially with its African partners, raising it to the level of a true partnership for development, Alaoui M'Hammdi went on to say.

In that regard, she recalled the numerous visits of HM King Mohammed VI to Africa, which created a new momentum in relations with many African countries and gave a strong impetus to South-South cooperation to contribute to the establishment of peace, security and stability in these countries.

Several diplomats accredited in Addis Ababa, officials of the United Nations and the African Union, artists and other figures took part in this ceremony to celebrate Africa Day.

In the face of numerous challenges, African countries are called upon to step up their efforts to overcome obstacles and constraints to the development of a people-centered Africa which relies on its people and cares about the welfare of its children, Sbihi said at an event marking Africa Day, held at the initiative of the Group of African Ambassadors in Gabon.

This year's theme (Building resilience in food and nutrition security on the African Continent: Strengthening Agri-food systems and health and social production systems to accelerate socio-economic and human capital development) attests to the critical importance for Africa to ensure its food security and eradicate famine and malnutrition once and for all, he added.

In his opinion, the road to integration and development is extremely important and "Africa can be proud of its place in the world and the level of development it has achieved, thanks to the hard work of its worthy children."

"This is the outcome of the spirit of solidarity and cooperation between African countries. It is also the result of the laborious cooperation between Africa and its various partners in other continents," the Moroccan diplomat added.

For his part, Gabon's Minister of Agriculture and Food, Charles Mve Ella, noted that this day "challenges us to build resilience in food security on the Continent."

"Africa Day is an opportunity that requires, once again, our joint efforts to give Africa more means in terms of quantitative and qualitative production," he said.