King Mohammed VI of Morocco has challenged newly elected parliamentarians to prioritize action over titles, emphasizing that true love for the country means rolling up sleeves for local action. Speaking at the opening of the twelfth legislative term in Rabat, the King stressed that pride in one's homeland is not about boasting or self-satisfaction, but rather a driving force that turns the sense of belonging into responsibility and confidence into a national duty.
The King called on Moroccans to develop new strategies covering artificial intelligence, tech growth, and resource security. He challenged local businesses to step up, take risks, and help create more jobs. The monarch emphasized that young people need to be at the heart of everything they do, with better education and career paths to give them a real shot at a stable, dignified future.
King Mohammed VI also addressed bureaucratic delays, calling any further foot-dragging on regional empowerment totally unacceptable. He noted that it is essential to regulate the relationship between the State and the Regions, establishing mechanisms for coordination and contracting to enable the Regions to make decisions and implement projects.
On foreign relations and migration, the King noted that while Morocco is always ready to be a reliable partner, outdated legal roadblocks abroad are getting in the way. He emphasized that cooperation with other countries is a sovereign choice and a voluntary commitment, and that it will never be subject to any pressure, threat, or blackmail.
The King's speech highlighted the need for Morocco to take control of its own development, particularly in the areas of technology and resource security. He encouraged Moroccans to work together to build a better future, with a focus on creating jobs and improving education and career opportunities for young people.
The monarch's comments on regional empowerment and bureaucratic delays reflect a desire to see tangible progress on the ground. He emphasized that local leaders need to be given the tools they need to make decisions and implement projects, and that the relationship between the State and the Regions needs to be regulated to facilitate this process.
King Mohammed VI's address to the new parliamentarians sets the tone for the upcoming legislative term, with a focus on action, responsibility, and national duty. The King's emphasis on the need for Morocco to take control of its own development and to prioritize the needs of its young people is likely to resonate with Moroccans and shape the country's future.
Key points
- The King called on Moroccans to develop new strategies covering artificial intelligence, tech growth, and resource security.
- King Mohammed VI emphasized that true love for the country means rolling up sleeves for local action, rather than just holding titles.
- The monarch highlighted the need to regulate the relationship between the State and the Regions to enable local leaders to make decisions and implement projects.
