Council of Ministers chaired by King Mohammed VI, what to remember

This Friday, October 18, 2024, King Mohammed VI chaired a Council of Ministers at the Royal Palace in Rabat. This Council was devoted to examining the general orientations of the finance bill for the year 2025 as well as the adoption of several draft decrees in the military field, international conventions and appointments to higher positions. .

Presentation of the 2025 finance bill

The Minister of Economy and Finance presented the broad outlines of the finance bill for 2025, which intervenes in a difficult international context marked by geopolitical tensions and climate crises. Morocco forecasts a growth rate of 3.3% in 2024, and the bill is structured around four priorities:

1. Strengthening the social state : Continued generalization of social protection, reforms of the health and social assistance system, implementation of the education roadmap and support for social dialogue.
2. Boosting investment and creating jobs : Stimulation of private and public investment, projects in clean energy, energy transition and preparations for the 2030 World Cup.
3. Structural reforms : Continuation of reforms of justice, advanced regionalization and public establishments, with adjustments in organic and fiscal laws.
4. Preservation of public finances : Reduction of the budget deficit and financing of projects while ensuring the financial stability of the country.

Draft decrees relating to the Armed Forces

The Council approved seven draft decrees mainly concerning the social and material conditions of members of the Auxiliary Forces, Civil Protection and the Royal Armed Forces. These decrees provide for an increase in pay and allowances, in line with the adjustments decided for civil servants within the framework of social dialogue.

Adoption of international conventions

Nineteen international conventions have been adopted, including sixteen bilateral and three multilateral. The bilateral agreements concern various areas such as investment promotion, judicial and customs cooperation, maritime fishing and air services, with a particular emphasis on relations with several African countries. Multilateral conventions notably include the establishment of the permanent headquarters of the Pan-African Institute for Development in Dakhla.

Appointments to senior positions

The Council of Ministers also made a series of important appointments. Here is the list of people named:

Walis and governors

• Mr. Mouaad Jamai, Wali of the Fez-Meknès Region, Governor of the Fez Prefecture.
• Mr. Khatib El Hebil, Wali of the Eastern Region, Governor of the Prefecture of Oujda-Angad.
• Mr. Essaid Zniber, Wali of the Drâa-Tafilalet region, Governor of the province of Errachidia.
• Mr. Mohamed Benribag, Wali of the Béni Mellal-Khénifra region, Governor of the province of Béni Mellal.
• Mr. Mhamed Atfaoui, Governor of the province of El Jadida.
• Mr. Mustapha Ennouhi, Governor of Skhirate-Témara prefecture.
• Mr. Abdelhamid El Mazid, Governor of the province of Kenitra.
• Mr. Mohammed Fettah, Governor of Safi province.
• Mr. Mabrouk Tabet, Governor of the province of Taroudant.
• Mr. Mohamed Samir El Khamlichi, Governor of the province of Moulay Yacoub.
• Mr. Abderrahmane El Jaouhari, Governor of the province of Tiznit.
• Mr. Chakib Belkaid, Governor of Jerada Province.
• Mr. El Hassan Benkhayi, Governor of the province of Azilal.
• Mr. Abdallah Chater, Governor of Tan Tan Province.
• Mr. Mohammed Rochdy, Governor of the province of Aousserd.
• Mr. Abdelhak Hamdaoui, Governor of the Al Fida-Mers Sultan district prefecture.
• Mr. Abdellatif Ennahli, Governor of the province of Khemisset.
• Mr. Jalal Benhayoun, Governor of the province of Nouaceur.
• Mr. Driss Misbah, Governor of the province of Ifrane.
• Mr. Allal El Baz, Governor of the province of Boulemane.
• Mr. Badr Boussif, Governor of the province of Taourirt.
• Mr. Abdeslam El Hattach, Governor of the province of Guercif.
• Mr. Abdeslam Frindou, Governor of the province of Driouch.
• Mr. Mohammed Adil Ihourane, Governor of the province of Khenifra.
• Mr. Driss Rubio, Governor of the province of Sidi Slimane.
• Mr. Abdelwahab Fadhil, Governor of the province of Midelt.
• Mr. Ibrahim Boutoumilate, Governor of the province of Es-Semara.
• Mr. Mohamed Taouss, Governor of the district prefecture of Ain-Sebaâ-Hay Mohammadi.

Administration centrale

• Mr. Jelloul Samsseme, Wali, Director General of local authorities.
• Mr. Hassan Mzerma, Governor, Director of Rural Affairs.

Ambassadors

• Mr. Othman El Ferdaous, Ambassador to the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire.
• Mr. Abdelkader El Jamoussi, Ambassador to the Republic of Cameroon.
• Mr. Mustapha El Alami Fellousse, Ambassador to the Central African Republic.
• Ms. Najoua El Berrak, Ambassador to the Republic of Congo.
• Mr. Mohammed Iboumraten, Ambassador to the Republic of Niger.
• Mr. Ahmed Rida Chami, Ambassador to the European Union.
• Ms. Fatiha Ayadi, Ambassador to Denmark.
• Mr. Omar Amghar, Ambassador to the Republic of Serbia.
• Mr. Redouane Adghoghi, Ambassador to the Republic of Bulgaria.
• Mr. Majid Halim, Ambassador to Malaysia.
• Mr. Redouane Houssaini, Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia.
• Ms. Boutaina El Kerdoudi, Ambassador to the Republic of Bangladesh.
• Mr. Younes Dirhoussi, Ambassador to Saint Lucia.

High functions

• Mr. Nouaman Al Aissami, Director of the Solidarity Fund against Catastrophic Events.
• Mr. Mustapha Aboumaarouf, President of the High Authority of Health.
• Mr. Samir Ahid, Director of the Moroccan Agency for Medicines and Health Products.
• Mr. Kamal Doghmi, Director of the Moroccan Agency for Blood and its Derivatives.
• Ms. Latifa Moftaqir, Director of the Archives of Morocco.
• Mr. Rahal Boubrik, Director of the Royal Institute for Research on the History of Morocco.
• Mr. Said Laith, Director General of the High Atlas Development Agency.
• Ms. Wafâa Jemali, Director General of the National Social Support Agency.

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