The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, praised on Friday 6 in Assilah Morocco’s outstanding solidarity efforts, under the insightful leadership of King Mohammed VI, in support of the Al-Haouz earthquake victims.
Guterres’ message was read on his behalf by, Miguel Angel Moratinos, the High Representative of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), during the opening ceremony of the 44th International Cultural Moussem in Assilah.
The UN Secretary-General took the opportunity to applaud the exemplary solidarity demonstrated by the Moroccan people and the leadership of King Mohammed VI of Morocco in supporting the victims of the recent earthquake that affected the region of Al-Haouz.
He also recognized the generosity of the Moroccan population, who demonstrated to the world remarkable solidarity and unity by providing necessary assistance to the earthquake-affected community.
Gueterres’ message also included highlights of the uniqueness of the Assilah Cultural Moussem, which annually brings together a prominent group of intellectuals, politicians, and researchers.
He also reiterated his personal interest, as the UN Secretary-General, in the African continent as a whole and the Grand Sahara in particular.
The 44th edition of the Assilah International Cultural Moussem, taking place from October 6 to October 26, is held under the High Patronage of King Mohammed VI.
The event is organized by the Assilah Forum Foundation in partnership with the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, as well as the Assilah commune.
The 44th edition of this event is set to display various symposiums as part of the 37th edition of the Al-Mu’tamid Ibn Abbad Open University, as well as artistic and cultural activities.
The colloquiums will emphasize various political developments, particularly in Southern countries. The event will host approximately 300 experts in politics, literature, and visual arts.
Topics of the colloquiums include the Greater Sahara, Africa-West relations, Europe’s role, and the strategic void in the Arab world.
The event will also include an Arab novel forum, art exhibitions, and workshops for children and artists.
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