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As part of the Global Youth Leadership Forum (GYLF) in Santander, northern Spain, a session shed a spotlight on the dynamics of integrated and sustainable development in Morocco’s southern provinces.
Taking place on October 12-17 under the theme “Morocco, Gateway to Africa: Dakhla and the Southern Provinces of the Kingdom as an Example,” the meeting showcased the economic, social, and infrastructural progress achieved under the enlightened leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI in these regions.
On this occasion, Nourdine Mouati, Director of GYLF Africa in Spain, emphasized the depth of the historical, religious, political, and economic ties uniting Morocco and the African continent, recalling that the Kingdom stands as a model of stability, prosperity, and South-South cooperation.
He also highlighted the role of the Moroccan Sahara regions in strengthening economic relations with African countries, noting that Dakhla is poised to become “a major logistics and trade hub linking Morocco to West Africa.”
Meanwhile, Fatima Bekkar, President of the Sahara Horizons organization and member of the Dakhla Council, underscored the progress made under the New Development Model for the Southern Provinces, citing key projects such as the Dakhla Atlantic Port, a 1,650-hectare logistics zone, a 5,000-hectare integrated agricultural project, and the upcoming Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences.
She also noted that Dakhla now hosts around twenty African consulates, reflecting the Kingdom’s continental influence, and announced that the upcoming GYLF Africa Forum will be held in the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region.
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