African Integration, Cooperation Cornerstone Of Morocco’s Policy – Minister

The Kingdom of Morocco has stated that promoting African integration and cooperation among the nations in the continent is the cornerstone of its foreign policy.

Minister of foreign affairs of the country Nasser Bourita stated this during the commemoration of African Day on Thursday which coincides with the 60th anniversary of the emancipation of African continent organized by the kingdom for African Ambassadors and other nationals residing in the country and held at Rabat, the nation’s capital.

According to him, under the impetus of King Mohammed VI, Morocco has made African integration and unity topmost foreign policy adding that with cooperation among the countries in the continent, Africa will attain economic power.

“Our conception of Africa’s future lies at the heart of the vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. Recall that at the 29th Summit of Heads of State of the African Union, Morocco had expressed commitment to that. It is through its African depth that Morocco breathes, radiates and lives its multiple identity, at once multicultural, multi-faith and trans-regional”. He said.

The minister added that the Kingdom is committed for partnerships and determined to meet the challenges of peace, security and development, throughout Africa.

“Under the leadership of His Majesty the King, the Kingdom is also contributing all its energy, mobilizing all its efforts and sharing its know-how in the service of structuring project.

Bourita cited the Africa/Atlantic gas pipeline project, linking Nigeria and Morocco through the countries of West Africa, as well as the system of accessible and adapted fertilizers set up by the Kingdom to meet the needs of African farmers to ensure food security as some of the pan African projects executed by the kingdom.

Also speaking on behalf of African Ambassadors in Morocco, Mouhamadou Youssifou, dean of the African Diplomatic Corps and the Cameroon ambassador to the Kingdom tasked governments in the African nations to harness the abundant natural resources endowed in their respective countries in order to give the continent economic power.