King Mohammed VI held a telling phone conversation on August 18 with Tunisian president Moncef Marzouki, a statement from the royal office.
During the phone call, the two heads of state discussed friendship and cooperation ties between Morocco and Tunisia.
They also talked about initiatives and projects that would reinforce bilateral ties to match the long-standing friendship relations between the two peoples, the statement said.
These partnership relations between the two states are one the components needed for building a prosperous Maghreb that would benefit its citizens.
The two leaders also tackled the region’s unrest and international issues, it added.
Morocco has made great efforts, recognized by the international community, toward democratization, rule of law, social justice and economic prosperity. Therefore, the Moroccan process should serve as a model for other North African states as they attempt to evolve into freely elected democracies.
During that conversation, the two leaders stressed the potential for economic development between Tunisia and Morocco and the opportunities now open for regional intergration. Both Morocco and Tunisia are already trade partners in phosphate and other commodities, but both also are burdened with high unemployment, especially among their well-educated graduate populations. Both economic and political intra-government decision-making might now benefit both countries.
Tunisia, as well as other states in the Maghreb have much to learn from the Morocco experience, and can benefit by the example of King Mohammed’s political, economic, and religious reforms, which can provide new impetus to both countries and reinforce their bilateral relationship, while improving opportunities for economic development and political reform throughout North Africa.
The leaders of both Tunisia and Morocco are focused on economic development, job creation, educational reforms, and better living conditions for their citizens.
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