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A number of African officials praised, on Tuesday in Malabo, the Kingdom of Morocco's leadership at the head of the Union of Economic and Social Councils and Similar Institutions in Africa, on the sidelines of the fifth round table between the Union and the Chinese Economic and Social Council.
The head of the Zimbabwean delegation, Maxwell Mariza Hove, highlighted in a statement to the Moroccan News Agency, that the Kingdom of Morocco constitutes the driving force within the Union, highlighting the continuous support provided by the Moroccan Economic, Social and Environmental Council for the activities of this African organization. He pointed out the quality of cooperation between the Economic and Social Councils in Morocco and Zimbabwe, considering that this cooperation reflects the dynamism that was launched under the Moroccan presidency of the Union. He continued that a number of initiatives were implemented within the framework of this presidency, which contributed to strengthening the work of the Union, praising the efforts made by Morocco in order to enhance the radiance of the African continent and its institutions. For his part, the President of the Economic, Social and Cultural Council of the African Union, Louis Sheikh Cissoko, praised the outcome of the Moroccan presidency of the Union, stressing that the dynamism launched by Morocco enabled the Union to overcome new challenges, expand its field of work and achieve important gains. Mr. Cissoko explained, in a similar statement, that this dynamism reflects the quality of Moroccan leadership and the vision that the Kingdom is leading in order to develop and strengthen this organization, stressing that this trend has strengthened the position of the Union of Economic and Social Councils and Similar Institutions in Africa as a framework for dialogue, consultation, and continental cooperation. For his part, the President of the Economic, Social and Environmental and Cultural Council of Mali, Yakouba Katilé, praised the progress made by the African body thanks to Morocco's commitment, highlighting the determination that characterized the management of the Union's activities under the Moroccan presidency. He affirmed that the holding of the round table between the Union and the Chinese Economic and Social Council, for the first time in Africa, is a prominent station and an important progress in the dynamism of the Union. He also highlighted the importance of the topics that were discussed, especially diversifying the economy and strengthening the connection and integration between African structures, considering that they constitute essential levers for development on the continent. As for the coordinator of the Economic and Social Council of Angola, Jose Octavio Serra-Vandonim, he also praised the efforts made by Morocco in order to strengthen the positioning of the Union and expand its member base. He stressed that the accession of the Economic and Social Council of Angola to the Union constitutes an important station for this institution, expressing the Council's desire to strengthen cooperation relations with the Economic, Social and Environmental Council in Morocco and the rest of the member councils in the Union of Economic and Social Councils and Similar Institutions in Africa.
