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Morocco, Senegal to Increase Cooperation in Business, Research

February 11, 2021

Morocco’s Head of Government, Saad Eddine El Othmani

Morocco and Senegal have pledged to work on increasing bilateral cooperation in the fields of business and scientific research. Morocco’s Head of Government, Saad Eddine El Othmani, met with the President of the Senegalese Economic, Social, and Environmental Council, Idrissa Seck, on Wednesday, February 10, in Rabat. The two officials discussed strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries and agreed that the fields of business and scientific research should be prioritized.

During the meeting, Seck advocated for the development of a regular dialogue between Moroccan and Senegalese businesses to explore partnership opportunities and launch joint ventures.The Senegalese official also called for deepening joint action between universities from the two countries in order to increase research on issues of common interest.

Agreeing with Seck, El Othmani emphasized the importance of building on the quality of Moroccan-Senegalese relations, which are “rooted in history,” to expand the fields of bilateral cooperation and touching on “human, cultural, and civilizational dimensions.”

The head of government also expressed Morocco’s “pride in the brotherly ties” it maintains with Senegal. He recalled that King Mohammed VI has visited the West African country on several occasions, most notably in November 2016 when he delivered a royal speech commemorating the 41st anniversary of the Green March from Dakar. “The official visits of the Sovereign to Senegal are proof of the depth of relations between the two countries,” El Othmani said.

Seck reciprocated El Othmani’s words, saying Senegal is “proud of its friendship” with Morocco and King Mohammed VI. Other topics of discussion between the two officials included the COVID-19 pandemic and the means to overcome its socio-economic impacts.

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Gender Equality to Have More Presence in Moroccan Economy

July 15, 2020

Morocco is set to consolidate its achievements in gender equality through the establishment of the National Integrated Program for Women’s Economic Empowerment (PNIAEF), said Head of Government Saad Eddine El Othmani. The program, spanning over the coming decade, reflects Morocco’s approach to achieving equitable sustainable development. The initiative aims to honor the country’s commitments at the national, continental, and international level, El Othmani said on Tuesday, July 14.

Head of Government Saad Eddine El Othmani.

During the fifth meeting of the Ministerial Committee for the Governmental Equality Plan “Icram,” the head of government stressed that the program will strengthen Morocco’s legal, institutional, and economic empowerment of women, in accordance with the 2011 Constitution, adhering to the principles of equality, equity, and freedom.

According to El Othmani, the new strategic program represents an extension of the 2016-2021 “Icram” plan, which aims to protect the rights and dignity of citizens and promote freedoms and equality. PNIAEF will focus more on supporting the economic integration of Moroccan women and helping them reach financial independence.

The plan is results-oriented and based on sectoral and regional approaches, the head of government said. “This should promote effective management of the needs of citizens and reduce social and territorial disparities,” he added. El Othmani also recalled the adoption of Law 103-13 in 2018 on combating violence against women. He said the law represents an “important achievement” in terms of women’s legal empowerment.

The adoption of PNIAEF will allow the Moroccan government to embark on a new stage of reflection on gender-related issues, he continued. At the end of his speech, El Othmani highlighted the accumulated Moroccan experience in the field and welcomed the involvement of various ministerial departments, NGOs, and private partners in the implementation and monitoring of the new program. Several senior ministers attended the meeting, including Minister of Solidarity Jamila El Moussali, Minister of Islamic Affairs Ahmed Toufiq, Minister of Labor Mohamed Amekraz, and Minister of Culture Othman El Ferdaous.

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