The involvement of regions is essential for a rapid exit from the health crisis linked to the novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), said Thursday in Rabat the president of the Fez-Meknes region, president of the Association of Regions of Morocco, Mohand Laenser.
Speaking at the 89th edition of the Diplomatic Crossroads, organized at the initiative of the Diplomatic Foundation on the theme “The place of the regions in the post-COVID recovery”, Laenser stressed that a rapid exit from this health crisis requires the full involvement of all the regions of the Kingdom.
To this end, he recalls the massive participation of the regions in the national effort to fight against the spread of Covid-19 in the Kingdom, as reflected in particular by their significant financial contributions to the Special Fund for the Management of the Pandemic, but also through support to security and health services and to vulnerable populations.
Despite the heterogeneity of regions and local authorities, the Kingdom was able to set up a “single command” during the state of health emergency, thanks to the enlightened leadership of HM King Mohammed VI, he underlined, noting that the Royal decisions and initiatives have made it possible to limit the spread of the virus in the country.
The official underlined that local authorities must make more efforts in order to ensure an efficient management of the pandemic, in particular for the next step that the Kingdom is about to take.
In this regard, he underscored the need to adopt a new vision on the new development model which takes into account the repercussions of Covid-19, adding that priority should be given to the sectors of health and education.
He also stressed the importance of reviewing working methods (telecommuting, remote education), or and promoting research and support for start-ups.
In this regard, Laenser highlighted the major advances achieved by Morocco in the area of the promotion of the rural world, noting that the development experienced by the Kingdom must benefit all its populations.
He also highlighted the need to strengthen citizens’ confidence in political action and institutions, adding that this health crisis can be an opportunity to restore links between citizens, political parties and institutions.
In a statement to MAP, Japanese Ambassador to Morocco Shinozuka Takashi commended the Kingdom for “its excellent fight” against Covid-19.
“Japan was very impressed by the health measures taken under the leadership of HM King Mohammed VI,” he said, welcoming the solidarity spirit displayed by Morocco towards several African countries.
“Our country is proud to be alongside Morocco’s in this fight,” he added.
For his part, Secretary General of the Diplomatic Foundation, Jean-Christophe Bertrand, said that this meeting was an opportunity to address various political and social issues, mainly relating to the preparation of the next elections and the role of the regions in the post-Covid-19 recovery.
This meeting was marked by the participation of thirty ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions accredited to Morocco, as well as representatives of international organizations.
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