Sunday, July 28, 2024, at 10:55 AM
Strasbourg – The Kingdom of Morocco, under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, is a “key player” in promoting human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in the southern Mediterranean, stated the Deputy Secretary-General of the Council of Europe, Bjørn Berge.
“Having adhered to the flagship conventions of the Council of Europe, Morocco is a privileged partner of our organization,” Mr. Berge emphasized in a statement on the occasion of the Moroccan people celebrating the 25th anniversary of the ascension of His Majesty the King.
The European official indicated that this happy event is an opportunity to celebrate “a period of profound transformation and ambitious reforms in the economic, political, and social fields for the benefit of the Moroccan people.”
This year’s Throne Day “coincides with the 10th anniversary of the seat agreement for the opening of the Council of Europe office in Rabat,” he continued, expressing satisfaction with the “strong partnership” with Morocco in the fields of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.
“We are also pleased to cooperate with Morocco in the areas of judiciary independence, promoting women’s rights, and with civil society,” he said.
For Mr. Berge, “Morocco’s leading role does not stop there.” In 2009, he recalled, “the Kingdom became the first non-European country to join the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe, thus promoting the values, standards, and tools of our organization beyond Europe.”
