Govt. Chief Receives Speaker of Flemish Parliament

Rabat - Head of government Saâd Eddine El Othmani received, Thursday in Rabat, speaker of the Flemish Parliament Jan Pneumans, who is on a working visit to the Kingdom, according to a statement by the head of government's Department.

On this occasion, the two officials highlighted the long-standing friendly relations between Morocco and Belgium, stressing the need to boost bilateral cooperation in the various fields of socio-economic development.

El Othmani outlined the government's policy, notably in terms of strengthening the competitiveness of the national economy, improving the business climate and increasing the share of industry in GDP. He also highlighted efforts to promote the education and training sector, develop health services and create jobs.

The discussions also focused on the prospects for consolidating tripartite cooperation for the benefit of African countries, as part of the African policy conducted by the Kingdom under the leadership of HM King Mohammed VI, which is meant to further consolidate social and economic development in the brotherly countries of the continent and guarantee conditions of stability in this region, said the same source.