Government Spokesperson Mustapha Baitas said that the government is satisfied with its performance so far, little before completing its first year in office after being elected this October 2021.
During the weekly press conference subsequent to the government council, Baitas said that the current government “is operating in an particular context, marked by high prices, inflation, lack of water resources, the repercussions of the war between Ukraine and Russia, and an unprecedented drought.”
The minister added that the government “has taken measures to preserve the solidity of the national economy and the purchasing power of citizens, by raising resources allocated for subsidized consumer goods.”
Subsidies went from MAD 16 billion to MAD 32 billion, said the Minister, while mentioning that the government has also activated substantial projects such as reforming the investment charter and the health system.
Baitas went on to say that the government is “very satisfied with its outcome,” adding: “We understand the economic repercussions, and the damage to the middle and fragile class, but the government is responsible for managing the available resources, and this is the reality.”
The government spokesman confirmed the continuation of disbursing support allocated to public transport professionals, noting that they will benefit from new subsidies in August, the amount of which will be determined at the beginning of next month based on the new fuel prices.
The economic situation is still reeling due to the crisis, as figures provided by the official indicates that the expected growth rate will be in the range of 1.3%, while the deficit is expected to reach 5%.
With regard to managing the water scarcity crisis that Morocco is currently suffering from, the minister said that the government’s main bet in the current situation is “to ensure that citizens are provided with drinking water.”
Baitas added: “We are in an abnormal situation, and there has been careful follow-up by the Head of Government for months because the water situation is not normal, and a vigilance committee has been set up to follow up and manage this, and to take measures to prevent water interruption.”
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