HIBAPRESS – Rabat
Fouzi Lekjaa, the Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget, affirmed in response to an intervention by a member of the opposition that it is shameful to have medicines made in Morocco and be forced to import them from abroad.
During a public session dedicated to the general discussion of the first part of the draft finance law No. 50.25 for the 2026 financial year, Lekjaa emphasized the importance of supporting national production and strengthening local industry in all sectors, especially the health sector, stressing that this policy aims to enhance self-sufficiency and reduce financial waste, in addition to creating job opportunities and stimulating local innovation. Lekjaa added that the government is working on developing effective mechanisms to support national industries and encourage local investment, while ensuring that national products have competitive quality that guarantees the benefit of citizens and meets their needs.
