31 July 2013 – 9:19am
By Vestnik Kavkaza
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Morocco to the Russian Federation, Abdelkader Lecheheb, took part in a press conference marking the National Day of the Kingdom of Morocco, which is celebrated on July 30. It was on this day in 1999 that Mohammed VI was crowned, one of the first Arab leaders to have responded to the demands of the masses. Already in the early days of the “Arab Spring”, which began about four years ago in the Middle East and North Africa, he announced reforms.
The ambassador spoke about the recent achievements and challenges, and what the situation in the country looks like today, as the Arab countries are going through a difficult period.
“We have adopted a new constitution, our country has a new government, which is headed by the “Party of Justice and Development,” Abdelkader Lecheheb says. “The experience of Morocco in the social sector, given the broad changes that have swept the Arab world, is a significant success, and all of society and its political and social groups rallied together and took the path of change towards building the democratic foundations of our state.
According to the ambassador, “there is a unity between the King and the major social and political forces of the country, they share a common vision for the future of our country, the desire to make further progress to strengthen the foundations of our nation. Especially because Morocco is an ancient nation that is older than 14 centuries, and since the proclamation of national independence our state has been characterized by political pluralism, we have various political forces, on the right, on the left, and in the centre. We have freedom of the press, freedom of speech, freedom of political discussions. They occur both in political and legislative organizations, as well as in various public and national organizations. And in order to maintain stability and achieve the continuous growth of our country, in order to fit into the regional and world development, we provide a balanced policy and strive both to develop democracy and achieve economic growth. It is the one task that can provide stability and successful social and political development. King Mohammed VI goes on frequent and regular trips to various parts of the country, he visits the most important industries and economic enterprises, and aims to stimulate their development.
