Driss Lachguar, First Secretary of Morocco's Union Socialiste des Forces Populaires (USFP), is leading a delegation to the second edition of the BHARAT Summit in Hyderabad, India. The summit, themed "Shaping a New World," brings together nearly 1,000 delegates from around 70 countries. The USFP delegation includes Fatiha Seddas, Khaoula Lachguar, and Hind Kssiyour, who will engage in discussions on global politics, economy, and social issues.
The BHARAT Summit, organized by the Indian National Congress Party, features 12 plenary and thematic sessions. Discussions focus on international system transformations, South-South and North-South cooperation, economic and social justice, climate emergencies, and the impact of artificial intelligence on democratic institutions. The summit aims to bring together progressive movements, experts, policymakers, and civil society actors to share ideas and develop policy proposals.
The USFP delegation is part of a larger group of prominent progressive forces, including Brazil's Workers' Party, the UK's Labour Party, and Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD). This participation builds on Driss Lachguar's previous engagement at the 2025 Alliance Progressiste conference in Hyderabad, where he advocated for unity among progressive forces to address social, economic, and environmental challenges.
One of the key outcomes of the summit is the official launch of a new international think tank called "Our World." This platform aims to facilitate collaboration among progressive parties and forces, enabling them to share expertise and develop innovative policy proposals. The USFP's involvement in this initiative underscores its commitment to global progressive politics.
The USFP's participation in the BHARAT Summit reflects its active role in international diplomacy and its connections with global progressive networks. As a key player in Morocco's national dynamics, the USFP is bridging the gap between domestic politics and international progressive politics, aligning with the country's sovereign and solidarity-based diplomacy.
The summit's discussions on artificial intelligence, climate emergencies, and economic justice highlight the complex challenges facing progressive forces globally. By engaging in these debates, the USFP delegation is contributing to the development of policy solutions that can address these pressing issues.
The USFP's leadership at the BHARAT Summit demonstrates its commitment to fostering global solidarity and cooperation among progressive forces. As the summit concludes, the USFP's delegation is expected to return to Morocco with new insights and connections that can inform the country's progressive politics.
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- Driss Lachguar leads USFP delegation at BHARAT Summit to promote progressive politics and global solidarity.
