Rabat - HM King Mohammed VI, accompanied by HRH Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and HRH Prince Moulay Rachid, on Friday delivered a speech to the Parliament at the opening of the first session of the fifth legislative year of the 11th Legislature.
Here follows the full text of the Royal speech:
“Praise be to God. May peace and blessings be upon the Prophet, His Kith and Kin.
Distinguished Members of Parliament,
With the gracious help of the Almighty, I am hereby declaring today the opening of the final legislative year of the House of Representatives’ current term.
This is an opportunity for me to express my appreciation for the work you do in the areas of legislation, oversight of government action, and evaluation of public policies.
I wish to commend the efforts made to promote party and parliamentary diplomacy in order to serve the nation’s foremost causes.
In this regard, I call for greater diligence and effectiveness with respect to cooperation and complementarity with our official diplomacy.
This being the final year in the mandate of the members of the House of Representatives, I invite you to devote it to working in a serious, responsible manner to complete legislative plans, implement ongoing programs and projects, and be vigilant and determined in serving the issues that matter to the citizens.
There should be no inconsistency or competition between national flagship projects, on the one hand, and social programs, on the other, since the goal is to achieve the country’s development and improve the living conditions of citizens, wherever they may be.
With that in mind, special attention should be given to accompanying citizens, and shedding light on initiatives taken by public authorities as well as the various laws adopted and the decisions made, especially those relating directly to the rights and freedoms of citizens.
This matter is not the responsibility of the government alone.
