Recognizing the vital role of Moroccans living abroad in the country's development, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita emphasized Monday the government's approach to preserving their identity and safeguarding their rights.
Speaking during a question session at the Lower House, Bourita noted that these efforts focus on providing the community with adequate administrative services and facilitating their effective contribution—as investors and skilled professionals—to Morocco’s economic growth.
Bourita emphasized that Moroccans living abroad are held in high regard by HM King Mohammed VI, highlighting the Royal Speech of November 6, 2024, which called for a renewed approach to addressing the issues of the expatriate community.
In this regard, he noted that, as an integral component of the Moroccan nation, addressing their issues should never be circumstantial or ad hoc but should rather build on the achievements made, such as the Marhaba operation.
He added that the government is acting on the clear Royal Instructions outlined in the speech by working on proposals to restructure institutions and put the Sovereign’s goals into action.
On a separate note, Bourita pointed out that the Kingdom does not benefit from the added value of Moroccan businessmen and investors living abroad, especially considering that only 10% of the transfers from this community—exceeding MAD 117 billion—are allocated to investment.
He noted that the High Royal Guidelines contained in the speech, which addressed both the institutional framework and the creation of the Mohammadia Foundation for Moroccans Residing Abroad, gave this issue a central place.
The minister further called for involving Moroccans of the world in the development and implementation of laws, including those related to investment, in order to better take into account their specificities and constraints, and to benefit from their expertise.
"The High Royal Instructions have been clear in this regard: Moroccans of the world are capable of significantly contributing to the country’s development as investors, provided that procedures are adapted to their specificities."
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