Rabat: Moroccan King Mohammed VI has called for greater social justice during the opening of the first session of the 5th legislative year of the 11th Legislature. Addressing parliamentarians, King Mohammed VI praised their work, whether legislative, monitoring government action, or evaluating public policies. The Sovereign also emphasized the importance of partisan and parliamentary diplomacy, calling for more diligent and effective work, in cooperation with official diplomacy.

According to Ghana News Agency, the King urged members of the House of Representatives to work seriously and responsibly to successfully complete legislative processes and to remain committed to advocating for the citizens. He highlighted that there should be no inconsistency or competition between national flagship projects and social programmes, as the goal is to achieve the country’s development and improve citizens’ living conditions.

The King stressed that the fight against social justice and territorial inequalities must be seen as a strategic orientation rather than a short-term slogan. He noted that the level of local development reflects the progress of an emerging and united Morocco. This transformation requires a change in mentalities, a results-based culture, and the use of digital technologies.

Regarding territorial development, the King urged the government to develop projects with greater speed and stronger impact, maintaining a win-win relationship between urban and rural areas. He outlined three priority areas, including attention to mountainous areas and oases, optimal operationalization of sustainable development levers, and the expansion of the National Programme to manage urbanisation and provide services to citizens in rural areas.

In conclusion, the Sovereign called on all stakeholders, including the government, Parliament, Majority, and Opposition, to mobilize energies to ensure the higher interests of the Nation and its citizens prevail.