This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
Heba Press
Najat Vallaud-Belkacem, president of the “France terre d’Asile” association, confirmed that Morocco is consolidating its position on the international scene as a major player in the renewal of pluralism.
Vallo-Belkacem, on the sidelines of the 13th session of the annual international conference of the Policy Center for the New South “Atlantic Dialogues” in Rabat, highlighted the pioneering role played by Morocco at several levels in Africa, thanks to social and economic action of the Kingdom. economic development model.
In this regard, the former French Minister of National Education highlighted the advanced level of economic development and the great progress that Morocco has experienced on the social level, such as the recent constitutional reform and the reform of the Family Code.
Referring to Moroccans living abroad, she stressed that the Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad is a pioneering structure which aims to “preserve links and promote the roles and influence of Moroccans throughout the world”.
Vallo-Belkacem continued: “What I have noticed recently is that more and more Moroccans living abroad are deciding to return and settle in Morocco,” adding that “this testifies to the development of country, its influence and the place it now occupies on the international scene. level. »
In this regard, she stressed that there is a “double phenomenon”, namely Moroccans residing abroad who decide to return to Morocco on the one hand, and Moroccans born in the territory of the Kingdom and leaving for foreigner on the other hand.
She explained that these people hold “important jobs” around the world, including in advanced scientific fields in the United States, Canada, Europe and elsewhere.
At the international level, there has been a review of the rules that have prevailed until now at the global level, particularly with regard to global trade, development financing and the fight against climate change.
Vallo-Belkacem estimated that “these bases were often under the control of Northern countries, and it was always welcome that an actor from the South, like Morocco, could play a role similar to that of actors from the North, and therefore become an ambassador from southern countries.
It should be noted that the current session of the “Atlantic Dialogues” (December 12-14) addresses a series of economic and geopolitical issues that better reflect the ongoing changes in the enlarged and integrated Atlantic, through roundtables, rounds and other sessions.
The discussions mainly revolve around cultural diplomacy, the regional security model, smart infrastructure, the regulation of artificial intelligence and other major global issues.
