King Mohammed VI received Mustapha Baitas, Minister Delegate in Charge of Relations with Parliament and Government Spokesperson, to discuss the government's record with Parliament. The meeting took place on October 10, 2026, following the King's speech at the opening of the first session of the first legislative year of the 12th legislature. During the speech, the King emphasized the need for a new legislative and governmental term to mark a turning point in Morocco's development.
In his address to members of both chambers of Parliament, King Mohammed VI stressed the importance of balancing economic growth with greater social and territorial justice. He also called for new strategies in water, energy, and food security, industrial development, the digital economy, and artificial intelligence. The monarch urged the private sector to play a greater role in investment, innovation, exports, and job creation, while emphasizing the need to prioritize youth issues.
During the meeting with King Mohammed VI, Mustapha Baitas presented a review of the government's work with Parliament during the fifth legislative year of the 11th legislature. The review covered the government's parliamentary activities, including oversight and legislative work. Baitas highlighted the government's engagement with oversight initiatives raised by members of the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors.
According to Baitas, the government's legislative activity recorded notable performance, contributing to the reforms led by King Mohammed VI. The review also covered the executive branch's institutional relations with Parliament during the fifth year of the 11th legislature. The King's latest address set out priorities for the new legislative and governmental term.
The meeting between King Mohammed VI and Mustapha Baitas reflects the government's commitment to transparency and accountability. The King's emphasis on balancing economic growth with social and territorial justice highlights the need for sustainable development in Morocco. The government's engagement with Parliament is crucial in achieving these goals.
The review presented by Baitas demonstrates the government's responsiveness to parliamentary initiatives and supports the work of the legislative institution. The government's priorities for the new legislative and governmental term align with the King's vision for Morocco's development. The private sector is expected to play a significant role in driving growth and job creation.
The King's speech and the meeting with Mustapha Baitas set the tone for the new legislative and governmental term. The government's record with Parliament will be closely monitored, and its responsiveness to parliamentary initiatives will be crucial in achieving the King's vision for Morocco. The country is expected to witness significant developments in the coming months.
Key points
- The government is expected to prioritize youth issues, education, and skills development in its new term.
- King Mohammed VI emphasized the need for balancing economic growth with greater social and territorial justice.
- The private sector is expected to play a greater role in investment, innovation, exports, and job creation.
