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.