Akhannouch furthers coalition talks with the Socialist Union of Popular Forces

Akhannouch furthers coalition talks with the Socialist Union of Popular Forces
Monday 13 September 2021 - 16:10

The secretary-general of the National Rally of Independents, Aziz Akhannouch, received, on Monday in his party’s headquarters in Rabat, the secretary-General of the Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP), Driss Lachgar.

Aziz Akhannouch began talks to form the government, following king Mohammed VI’s instructions, has already received PAM and PI after scoring the highest voter turnout in the September 8 elections.

“The meeting was an occasion to congratulate Akhannouch for the royal trust he has gained, as well as an opportunity to congratulate him on winning the elections,” said Lachgar.

“These are preliminary consultations that focused in particular on our perception of the situation nationally and internationally, and on what is being proposed for the people and our country in this special circumstance,” he added in a statement.

Lachgar also assured the head of government appointed by King Mohammed VI, saying “we are still ready to make more efforts in order to succeed the new development model of our country.”

The Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP) reached 4th place in the Sep 8 elections, with a total of 35 seats in parliament.

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