King Mohammed VI has urged Morocco’s public institutions to give greater priority to youth issues, calling for policies that expand opportunities in education, skills development and the economy.
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The king made the call on Friday while opening a new parliamentary session in Rabat. He said youth-related concerns should be placed at the forefront of public policies and the work of governing bodies.
Mohammed VI called for an integrated approach to youth policy as part of Morocco’s wider development agenda. He said such an approach should guarantee equal opportunities and include education, skills development and economic inclusion.
Focus on opportunities and investment
The king also called for a new generation of economic strategies, increased private-sector investment and wider opportunities for young Moroccans.
His remarks came months after youth-led protests highlighted frustrations and expectations linked to social and economic opportunities. The source report also said many of those who crossed into Spain’s territory of Ceuta during a mass migration in July were young people calling for public healthcare reform, better education and more jobs amid soaring youth unemployment.
Opposition MPs said they would monitor whether the priorities outlined in the speech lead to specific actions. They warned that the issues should not remain broad political objectives without clear implementation.
Partnership with Spain
The king also defended Morocco’s partnership with Spain in remarks connected to the July migration into Ceuta. He said the relationship was a sovereign choice and a voluntary commitment that should not be subjected to pressure, threats or blackmail.
“In the face of the irresponsible statements made by certain political and media circles … we affirm that partnership is a sovereign choice and a voluntary commitment, which cannot be subject to any pressure or threat, nor to any form of blackmail,” Mohammed VI said.
He announced that Morocco would present its partners with a strategic document outlining a new vision for cooperation. The proposed framework will focus on co-development, economic competitiveness and regional stability.
The king did not provide details on when the document would be presented or how the proposed vision would be implemented.
Regional development and security needs
Mohammed VI also criticised delays in transferring powers and resources to regional authorities. He highlighted the need to improve water, energy and food security as part of Morocco’s development priorities.
The speech linked youth policy, economic opportunity and regional development to the country’s broader public-policy agenda. The response from opposition MPs placed emphasis on whether those priorities would be followed by concrete measures.
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