A historic session was held this Tuesday, October 29, 2024 in the Moroccan House of Representativesin the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron. This visit was an opportunity for the presidents of the two chambers of Parliament to express their gratitude towards the French position on the Sahara issue.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives speaks
Rachid Talbi Alami, President of the House of Representatives, underlined during his speech the importance of Franco-Moroccan relations. “It is, in part, a testimony that the two countries share many noble values. These include the values of democracy, human rights, political and partisan pluralism, as well as the rule of law and institutions arising from free elections.he declared.
Reminder of the royal speech
Talbi Alami recalled the thanks expressed by King Mohammed VI to France for “its unwavering support for the sovereignty of Morocco over its entire Saharan territory”. He particularly highlighted French support for the autonomy initiative as a solution to the regional conflict.
The position of the House of Advisors
Mohamed Ould Errachid, president of the House of Advisors, for his part described the French president’s speech as “significant testimony to the powerful momentum of Franco-Moroccan relations”. He stressed that this visit “recognizes the exceptional nature of our bilateral relationship, anchored in a deep history and based on solid foundations of dialogue, human and cultural exchanges”.
Strengthened parliamentary commitment
Both chambers expressed their desire to strengthen parliamentary cooperation between the two countries. This collaboration is based in particular on initiatives and parliamentary dialogues aimed at consolidating mutual understanding and cooperation on common issues.