Royal Speech to Parliament, ‘Act of Openness and Dialogue’ with Morocco’s Partners, Says Belgian Minister of State

Brussels – The speech delivered on Friday by HM King Mohammed VI before the members of both Houses of Parliament constitutes “an act of openness and dialogue with Morocco’s partner countries, in favor of relations reshaped around stronger cooperation and mutual respect,” said Belgian minister of State, André Flahaut.

In his Speech, HM the King underscored the need to build a renewed partnership with the Kingdom’s neighbouring countries and European partners, based on a firm political will and voluntary commitment, Flahaut told MAP.

For the Belgian minister of State and former speaker of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives, this Royal vision takes on particular significance amid tensions surrounding migration, “an issue that must above all be addressed in its human dimension.”

“The Royal Speech also reflects the Sovereign’s firm determination to promote a more respectful approach to cooperation that upholds human dignity and is grounded in clear principles that cannot be exploited by interest groups or political parties whose sole concern is to close Europe’s doors,” he stressed.

Flahaut, who also served as Defence minister, underlined the importance HM the King attaches to the sovereign and voluntary nature of the partnership, describing it as an “essential principle for building renewed neighbourly relations and preventing the political exploitation of the migration issue.”

Furthermore, Flahaut said the Royal Speech constitutes a genuine roadmap addressing Morocco’s main priorities, from consolidating economic and diplomatic achievements to pursuing institutional and social reforms.

He particularly highlighted the importance the Sovereign places on reconciling economic growth with social and territorial justice, as well as developing strategic infrastructure across various sectors.

Flahaut also stressed that the Royal Speech goes beyond taking stock of the progress achieved, emphasising the need to continue efforts to build institutions that are more responsive to citizens’ concerns, particularly those of young people, and to promote development that benefits all regions and communities.