فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The Silver Jubilee of the Rule of King Mohammed VI: Reconnecting Morocco with its African depth, taking into account the strategic, political, religious and security dimensions /// On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the accession of His Majesty King Mohammed VI to the throne of the Kingdom of Morocco, the following report highlights one of the most important achievements of the Moroccan monarch in foreign policy, which is the restoration of… Connecting Morocco with its African depth.
Since assuming the throne, King Mohammed VI has made a series of diplomatic visits to many African countries, initially including West African countries such as Senegal, Gabon, Mali and Niger, and then extending to English-speaking East African countries such as Rwanda and Tanzania. These successive royal visits fall within a comprehensive diplomatic strategy aimed at repositioning Morocco on the African continent, taking into account the strategic, political, religious and security dimensions.
This strategy was characterized by several main axes:
The strategic dimension: The King emphasized Morocco’s historical role in Africa, and the importance of its geostrategic location as the northern gateway to the continent.
Correcting the political vision: He worked to overcome previous mistakes in relations with some African countries, and adopted a more open and comprehensive approach.
Launching the Atlantic Initiative: an ambitious plan to enhance economic and development cooperation with the African Sahel countries, by investing in Morocco’s Atlantic interface.
These diplomatic efforts resulted in several gains, including:
Strengthening international support for Morocco’s position on the Sahara issue.
Expanding the scope of economic cooperation with African countries.
Strengthening Morocco’s position within the African Union after its return to it.
In conclusion, it can be said that King Mohammed VI’s policy towards Africa has succeeded in repositioning Morocco as an important regional player, and has opened new horizons for cooperation and partnership with the countries of the continent, which is a notable achievement in his rule, which extended for a quarter of a century.
From: Fez News website
