Manuel Valls supports Aziz Akhannouch for the September 8 Elections

Manuel Valls supports Aziz Akhannouch for the September 8 Elections
Sunday 5 September 2021 - 19:30

Former French Prime Minister Manuel Valls praised the qualities of the president of the National Rally of Independents (RNI), saying the September 8 elections in Morocco will be significant for both Europe and Africa, according to the French newspaper le Journal Du Dimanche (JDD).

Valls confirmed in his interview with the French newspaper, that Aziz Akhannouch is a “competent and respected political figure,” able to lead the government.

“The Moroccan government will succeed if it is going to be led by a strategist, a modern entrepreneur, with a real economic and social vision, able to meet Morocco’s challenges, “Valls said.

Aziz Akhnnouch promised “fundamental” changes, pledging to make the city of the future and create 100,000 jobs.

On September 8, 18 million Moroccan voters will be able to make their choice, the political election program will also include traditional parties such as the PJD, the PAM, or the Istiqlal party.

Manuel Valls said that France needs Morocco as a strong and stable country, according to the same source, while titling the article “France needs a stable Morocco”, whereby Valls welcomed King Mohammed VI’s royal speech on the occasion of the revolution of the King and the people, confirming the return of Moroccan-Spanish diplomatic relations.

Morocco’s “very active diplomacy”, “For 18 months, Moroccan diplomacy has been very active while inaugurating several consulates in the Sahara”, he said, adding “This deployment was made after Morocco, USA, and Israel signed an agreement on December 22, 2020, whereby Morocco undertook restoring diplomatic relations with Israel and the United States to recognize the sovereignty of the Kingdom over the Sahara.”

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