Under King Mohammed VI’s dynamic regional economic

Question: His Excellency would you kindly tell us about the 24th Throne Day of His Majesty King Mohammed VI?

Answer: On this auspicious day, we reflect upon the remarkable accomplishments that His Majesty has achieved since ascending to the Throne, and we pay tribute to His visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to the welfare of the Moroccan people. Since assuming His responsibilities as King, His Majesty Mohammed VI has embarked on a transformative journey, guided by a deep sense of duty and a profound commitment to progress.

The accomplishments of His Majesty King Mohammed VI since ascending to the Throne are both impressive and inspiring.

Q: Would you tell us the major achievements of His Majesty Mohammed VI?

A: Under His reign, Morocco has witnessed significant advancements across various domains, elevating the nation's standing both regionally and globally. “On this Throne Day, let us express our admiration for the remarkable achievements of His Majesty, as we look forward to a future that holds even greater promise under His wise and visionary guidance.”

Q: What has been his economic development?

A: One of the cornerstones of King Mohammed VI's reign has been the relentless pursuit of economic development. Through bold reforms and strategic initiatives, Morocco has experienced substantial growth and diversification of its economy.

Under His Majesty's guidance, the country has witnessed remarkable progress in sectors such as agriculture, industry, tourism, and renewable energies. These efforts have created new opportunities, improved living standards, and positioned Morocco as an attractive destination for foreign investment.

Q: What about social progress and human development under his reign?

A: King Mohammed VI's reign has been marked by a strong commitment to social progress and human capital development. Recognizing the importance of education and healthcare, His Majesty has spearheaded ambitious programs to enhance access and quality in these critical areas.

Initiatives such as the National Human Development Initiative and the Mohammed VI Foundation for Sustainable Development have contributed significantly to reducing poverty and inequalities, increasing social inclusion, improving healthcare services, and promoting inclusive education, particularly in rural areas.

Q: We have heard that women empowerment is one of the major priorities of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. Could you tell us about this?

A: His Majesty King Mohammed VI Has also ensured the promotion of women and girls, offering them all opportunities for development and granting them their rightful place. Among the major reforms undertaken under His Enlightened Guidance are the promulgation of the Family Code and the adoption of the Constitution of 2011, which enshrines equality between men and women in terms of rights and obligations and, consequently, establishes the principle of parity as an objective that the State must seek to achieve.

Furthermore, the Royal Initiatives have been the biggest boost for women’s rights in Morocco. Moroccan women have notably been able to assume positions of responsibility in political bodies, thanks to the adoption of a set of laws aimed at increasing the representation of women in the House of Representatives, territorial councils and professional chambers.

Q: Morocco is one of the countries that have invested heavily on modern infrastructure and urban development. Kindly tell us what has been the secret behind this?

A: The modernization of Morocco's infrastructure and urban landscape has been another significant achievement during King Mohammed VI's reign. Massive investments have been made to enhance transportation networks, develop modern cities, and improve connectivity across the country.

Projects such as the high-speed railway, expanding ports—including Tangier Med, the largest and most connected port on the continent-- and the development of new industrial zones have strengthened Morocco's position as a regional hub for trade and commerce.

Q: Culture and heritage have been the major factors that identify and promote a country, what has been the case in your country under His Majesty?

A: His Majesty's dedication to preserving Morocco's rich cultural heritage is evident in the Initiatives undertaken to safeguard historical sites, protect traditional craftsmanship, and promote the nation's diverse cultural expressions.

The establishment of numerous museums, cultural festivals, and the rehabilitation of historic districts have revitalized Morocco's cultural scene, reinforced the country's identity and fostering pride among its people.

Q: Morocco under His Majesty has been working tirelessly to have regional and international leadership. What is the situation right now?

A: Under King Mohammed VI's stewardship, Morocco has emerged as a key player in African and international affairs. Honouring its deep African roots, Morocco works tirelessly to promote a global strategy of South-South cooperation with African sisterly countries that is mutually supportive, multifaceted and coherent, covering security, socio-economic, technical, cultural, religious and human issues.

Under the Royal Vision, Morocco is pursuing an African policy that places a strong emphasis on structuring projects with high added value, for the benefit of vulnerable social groups. In this spirit of co-development, the Kingdom has set up a multi-faceted education program aimed at unleashing the full potential of Africa's youth. Today, some 20 000 sub-Saharan students on scholarships pursue their studies in Morocco.

On the economic front, Morocco tops the list of African investors in West Africa (second in Africa). This remarkable achievement is attributable to its dynamic regional economic diplomacy and the strong presence of its business community across the continent.

Forging ahead, the Kingdom has embarked on a process aimed at integrating its value chains more closely with those of its African partners. This is reflected, for instance, in the Morocco-Nigeria Gas Pipeline, launched in 2017 in collaboration with the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which will connect Nigerian gas to 15 West African countries. This transformative initiative will deliver economic benefits to the whole sub region and ensure access to electricity for millions of people.

Other initiatives include efforts to support the development of agricultural areas on the continent, through OCP Africa. The Moroccan company provides much needed fertilizers and training to hundreds of thousands of farmers. “A cornerstone of economic relations between Morocco and Africa, is the Southern city of Dakhla.”

This Moroccan city has become a true African hub, not only thanks to its geographical position, but also due to its excellent infrastructure (including a mega port project), the efforts of local and international business operators, and the presence of numerous consular offices with a strong economic focus.

Q: In brief, could you tell us what has been the cooperation between Morocco and Tanzania?

A: There has been remarkable cooperation and partnership between Morocco and Tanzania, since the Visit of His Majesty King Mohammed VI to Dar es Salaam in 2016.

Major actions have since been carried out in various sectors, including education and vocational training (with the provision of around thirty scholarships per year), agriculture, banking (Bank of Africa), insurance, investment, among others.

Q: Would you tell us what Moroccan companies have come to invest in Tanzania?

A: Our two nations have come together and created great opportunities, fostering growth, and contributing to progress that, among other things, assures food security. The efforts of companies, like that of Bank of Africa (BOA) promoting financial inclusion and youth entrepreneurship and the boost of the SMEs' access to new opportunities by access to finance is a clear indication of a financial modality linked to the country's priorities.

Another good example is the OCP Africa group, a Moroccan Global Phosphate Fertilizer, that has been instrumental in this Endeavor, impacting the lives of thousands of farmers.

Operating in Tanzania since 2017, OCP Tanzania has always taken a leadership role and position by ensuring that there is always enough fertilizers for use by farmers in Tanzania: At the right Place , right Price ,right Program their crop nutrition solutions have helped small farmers in Tanzania boost their yield quality and quantity and hence family income . Similarly, With the company flagship programs such as OCP School Lab and Farmer Hub, OCP Tanzania has reached over 120,000 farmers across Tanzania.

This Year 2023 itself, OCP will run soil testing services through the mobile lab in four regions, namely Mara, Tabora, Geita and Kagera, the target is to reach and train at least 45,000 small holder farmers In August 2022 President Samia Suluhu Hassan launched the subsidy programme that will ensure farmers in Tanzania have access to fertilizers. OCP engaged fully in support of this initiative and imported over 250,000MT of fertilizers from Morocco to ensure that the country is self-sufficient.

OCP Africa will continue to work hand in hand with the government of Tanzania until we achieve her excellency’s agricultural vision of 20/30.

In this regard, the Kingdom of Morocco welcomes the conclusion of an agreement between OCP Africa and the Tanzanian government to set up a fertilizer blending plant in Kisarawe (East Coast). A project designed to help Tanzania achieve its high agricultural potential.