Press release from the Presidency of the Government Majority
The Presidency of the Government Majority held its regular meeting on Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Rabat, under the chairmanship of Aziz Akhannouch, President of the National Rally of Independents (RNI), Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, Coordinator of the collegial management of the Secretariat-General of the Authenticity and Modernity Party, alongside Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid and Salaheddine Aboughali, as well as Nizar Baraka, Secretary-General of the Istiqlal Party (PI). Also present at this meeting were Rachid Talbi Alami, President of the House of Representatives and member of the Political Bureau of the RNI, and Abdeljabbar Rachidi, member of the Executive Committee of the PI and President of the Preparatory Commission of the 18th party congress.
This meeting focused on the political and economic situation in Morocco, the upcoming agenda of the Government Majority Presidency's actions, and ways to enhance and strengthen cooperation between the government and all components of the parliamentary majority in terms of legislation and oversight of government actions.
After a thorough and serious debate in which the participants discussed the significant achievements made within the framework of the major reform projects carried out under the enlightened leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, in all areas, as well as the future challenges facing the Kingdom, the Government Majority Presidency concluded the following:
Firstly: The Government Majority Presidency commends the very honorable mid-term assessment of government actions, which the Head of Government intends to present, at his initiative, to Parliament after the opening of the April session, in accordance with the provisions of Article 101 of the Constitution. It intends to launch a public debate on this assessment, both within the parliamentary institution and in the media and the general public. This is a positive assessment that reflects the government's firm political will to implement economic reforms and consolidate the foundations of the social state, as well as to uphold the commitments made within the government program.
Secondly: The Presidency also commends the spirit of cohesion and cooperation that characterizes the government's relations with the parliamentary majority groups, as well as the major roles these groups play in legislation, oversight of government actions, and parliamentary diplomacy. It emphasizes the need to further strengthen the spirit of solidarity and mutual cooperation within a framework of complementarity, close coordination, listening, and interaction with the various components of the opposition.
The Presidency expresses its readiness to engage with the bills presented by parliamentary groups and decides to establish a mechanism to review and evaluate these proposals and interact with those that are consistent with the government's choices and orientations.
Thirdly: The Government Majority Presidency reaffirms the three parties' willingness to continue their coordination, joint action, and cooperation at the level of coalitions ensuring the management of local, provincial, and regional authorities. It will ensure the success of this experience, given the significant opportunities it offers for the implementation of public policies, in line with the policy of proximity and with the required efficiency and effectiveness.
Fourthly: The Presidency welcomes the continuation of social dialogue between the government and the most representative trade unions. It expresses the hope that this dialogue will be fruitful, reiterating its support for the major reform projects that the government intends to launch soon on institutional, legal, and social levels, to ensure good governance, the sustainability of reforms, and social stability.
Fifthly: The Presidency expresses its support for the candidacy of Rachid Talbi Alami for the presidency of the House of Representatives for the second half of the current legislature.