Young socialist and social democratic parliamentarians express their support for the territorial integrity of Morocco

The forum has also expressed its support for the Atlantic initiative, carried by His Majesty King Mohammed VIspecifying that it represented “a model of regional integration” in that it aimed to make the Atlantic “a space of cooperation between African countries” and to guarantee the countries of the Sahel a strategic access to the Atlantic Ocean.

Participants in this conclave, in the process, highlighted the importance of parliamentary diplomacy to strengthen multidimensional links between peoples and promote a South-South economic cooperation In the service of “sustainable and inclusive” development. They thus called on to multiply regional integration initiatives, especially between Africa and Latin America, from a solidarity, sovereign and sustainable perspective at the service of the countries of the South. The final statement has also emphasized the need to rethink the multilateral system in order to guarantee just and lasting world peace, while reaffirming attachment to fundamental human rights, gender equality and freedom of expression, opinion and organization.

Furthermore, the forum reiterated the commitment of young socialist and social democratic parliamentarians to fight all forms of discrimination and oppression, to defend the values ​​of democracy, solidarity and social justice, and to work for peace, security and stability in the world. In this wake, he also reaffirmed “the need to recognize the state of Palestine, with East Jerusalem for capital, as a prerequisite for a just, global and lasting peace” in the Middle East.

In a statement to the map at the end of the event, The Hassan Lachgar, Coordinator of the network of young socialist and social democratic parliamentarians, said that the work of this world conclave had enabled young parliamentarians to exchange ideas, proposals and experiences capable of improving political practice in their respective countries. The forum was also an opportunity to underline the imperative to preserve the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the States, added Mr. Lachgar.

Organized by the Moroccan socialist parliamentary group, in partnership with the youth Ittihadya and the Mena-Latina forum, this two-day forum aimed to debate central themes such as world peace, southern parliamentary diplomacy, humanitarian crises, climate and human rights. This major meeting also aimed to encourage young parliamentarians to consult around these questions, to analyze them and to propose innovative and effective solutions, by asserting their skills to use new technologies and social networks to mobilize and raise awareness of other actors of important causes, in particular those linked to social justice, environment and gender equality.

Thanks to the wisdom and clairvoyance of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the Moroccanity of the Sahara knows growing international support, said the president of the Andean parliament, Gustavo Pacheco Villar. In an interview with the map on the sidelines of the third international forum of young socialist and social democratic parliamentarians, which is held on May 2 and 3 in Marrakech, Mr. Pacheco Villar stressed that the clairvoyance of the vision of the sovereign was manifested in particular through the support of great world powers such as the United States of America, France and Spain, to the sovereignty of Morocco on its Sahara. In this regard, it also noted the growing support of the countries of Latin America to the position of the kingdom, while reiterating the support of the Andean Parliament to the territorial integrity and the sovereignty of Morocco in its South provinces. At the same time, he highlighted the impressive progress and dynamics of development that these provinces know. “I visited the provinces of the south of the kingdom and I was impressed by the development projects carried out or launched in the different cities,” said the president of the Andean Parliament, citing in particular the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Laâyoune and the Atlantic Dakhla port.

In this regard, he highlighted the Atlantic Royal Initiative to open up new perspectives to Sahelo-Saharan countries and to stimulate a sustainable regional economic dynamic, as well as the Nigeria-Maroc gas pipeline, noting that these innovative initiatives made the kingdom a major player in consolidation and promotion of South-South cooperation. The active presence of Morocco in Africa and its various actions and initiatives in favor of the continent countries also reflect the unwavering commitment of the Kingdom for sustainable cooperation, he said. Referring to the various reforms made in the kingdom under the enlightened leadership of SM the King, Mr. Pacheco Villar considered that Morocco had taken major stages on the path of consolidation of the rule of law, in particular thanks to the adoption of the 2011 Constitution and the promotion of the situation of women.

With regard to the third international forum of young socialist and social democratic parliamentarians, the president of the Andean parliament noted that it was a suitable space to share ideas, proposals and experiences in order to explore the possibilities of building a better future. “Young people are the present and the future and their voices must be heard. We cannot imagine a future without the contribution of young people, ”he insisted.

The Andean Parliament was instituted on October 25, 1979 as an organ representing the peoples of the five Andean countries, namely Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Chile. This Parliament aims to harmonize legislation, strengthen cooperation between parliaments of member states, support participatory democracy and consolidate the regional integration process.