The World Bank (WB) Vice President for the MENA region, Ousmane Dione, reiterated on Wednesday in Rabat the institution’s commitment to supporting Morocco in its preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
“The WB reaffirms its commitment to supporting Morocco in its preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup,” Dione stated during a meeting with the Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget, Fouzi Lekjaa.
He highlighted the objective of leveraging planned investments and infrastructure projects as catalysts for job creation, increased competitiveness, and economic growth within the Kingdom.
He praised the cooperation between the World Bank Group and Morocco, highlighting the diverse range of projects supported by the Bank and their substantial impact on the Kingdom’s socio-economic development.
He also welcomed Morocco’s substantial efforts in key areas such as social protection, territorial development, and infrastructure.
For his part, Lekjaa noted that the structural reforms and sectoral strategies launched by Morocco, under the enlightened leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, have helped to boost the country’s economic development while strengthening the foundations of the social state.
This has been achieved notably through significant progress in railway and sports infrastructure, social protection, sustainable development, and territorial balance.
Additionally, he emphasized the priority given by the Moroccan government aims to maximize the event’s positive impact on the Kingdom’s growth and development dynamics, particularly in the areas of employment, entrepreneurship, tourism, handicrafts, and transportation.
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