Akhannouch Reaffirms Government's Commitment to King's Development Vision
Speaking after the royal reception held today in M'diq to mark Throne Day, Akhannouch described the occasion as a meaningful celebration for all Moroccans.
He said the anniversary offers a renewed opportunity to reflect on the key achievements and major projects carried out under the King's leadership, especially in the economic and social sectors.
Akhannouch also drew attention to the content of the King's Throne Day speech, which he said lays out new directions for boosting territorial development.
He stressed that the government remains fully mobilized to implement the royal strategies aimed at creating broader opportunities and improving conditions across Moroccan regions.
The King's vision for territorial development
In his speech on July 29, the King outlined a vision for territorial development across the country.
The monarch called for moving from 'classic patterns of social development to an approach in terms of integrated territorial development.'
He stressed that there is no place, neither today nor tomorrow, 'for a Morocco advancing at two speeds.'
The King outlined four priority areas for new territorial development programs, including employment promotion through 'valorization of regional economic potential and the establishment of a climate favorable to entrepreneurship and local investment.'
The second area concerns strengthening basic social services, particularly education and healthcare, 'to preserve the dignity of citizens and establish spatial justice.'
The king also raised the need for a 'proactive water resource management in response to worsening water stress and climate change,' as well as 'launching integrated territorial upgrading projects in alignment with national mega-projects.' Tags: economic developmentKing Mohammed VITerritorial development
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