“This new legislative term starts at a time when Morocco is embarking on a new phase which requires concerted efforts centered on strategic priorities in order to carry on with the mission of promoting development while facing up to external challenges,” the Sovereign pointed out in a speech to the parliament on the occasion of the opening of the 1st session of the 1st legislative year of the 11th legislature.
The Monarch also underlined the need to consolidate Morocco's status and defend its best interests in an environment fraught with challenges, perils and threats.
The Covid-19 crisis has shown that sovereignty issues are, once again, front and center, HM the King said, adding that each country is striving to preserve sovereignty in various domains, be it in relation to health, energy, industry, food or other sectors.
This situation has led to manifestations of intolerance on the part of some actors, the Sovereign noted.
Whereas Morocco managed to meet its needs and supply markets with basic goods regularly and in sufficient quantities, many countries have grappled with major disruptions in the provision and distribution of these goods, the Monarch stressed.
The Sovereign insisted on the need to set up an integrated national system to manage the strategic reserve stock of essential goods and products, especially in the areas of food, health and energy.
“In this regard, our national needs should be regularly updated in order to enhance the country’s strategic security.”
The Monarch commended the good organization and positive atmosphere in which the recent elections took place.
“I wish, in this regard, to commend the good organization and positive atmosphere in which the recent elections took place, and say how pleased I am with the high voter turnout in these elections, particularly in our southern provinces,” HM the King said.
The recent elections have confirmed the preeminence of the Moroccan democratic model as well as the principle of rotation in managing state affairs, the Sovereign said.
“What matters most is not the victory of this or that party because, as far as I am concerned, all parties are equal,” the Monarch pointed out.
This legislative term comes at a promising time for the achievement of further progress in our country, said HM the King.
As members of the government and of parliament - whether you belong to the ruling majority or the opposition - you are responsible, along with all national institutions and forces, for the success of the current phase. You are therefore expected to show a spirit of entrepreneurship and responsible commitment, the Sovereign pointed out.