Akhannouch presents his government's program to both houses of parliament

A statement issued by the presidents of the House of Representatives and the House of Councilors announced that, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 88 of the Constitution and the requirements of the two bylaws of the Houses of Parliament, a joint plenary session will be held, to present the government program by the Head of the government, Aziz Akhannouch, on Monday, October 11, 2021 at five p.m local time in the session hall, at the House of Representatives.

The same source added that this statement is considered as an invitation “to the distinguished ladies and gentlemen, members of parliament, to attend at the time specified above.”

Tomorrow, Monday, The head of the government, Aziz Akhannouch will, also, chair, at 11 a.m a government council that will be devoted to presenting the draft government program, according to a statement issued by the new elected head of government, Aziz Akhannouch.

On Friday, Morocco’s King Mohammed VI opened the legislative year with a speech, which was delivered from the royal palace due to health measures, to the parliament on occasion of the opening of the 1st session of the 1st legislative year of the 11th legislature.

During his speech the Moroccan king praised the good organization and high voter turnout during the September 8 elections, calling for the newly formed government to launch of next-generation projects and reforms, as he urged ministers and members of parliament “to remain realistic and continue to work in a responsible manner and with a keen sense of patriotism.”

The new liberal-led government in a decade, pumped hope in the veins of the Moroccan political scene, after ten years under PJD’s lead, and the announcement of Akhannouch’s cabinet composition, which included many brand new names in addition to seven female figures, raised expectations among Moroccans of a different political era.