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The head of the National Rally of Independents party, Aziz Akhannouch, affirmed that the government is fully committed to strengthening the principles of social justice and continuing to combat spatial disparities at the regional level.
Akhannouch explained, in a speech during the tenth stop of the communication tour "Path of Achievements" organized by the party, on Saturday in Er-Rachidia, that the attention to the social aspect comes within the framework of implementing the vision of King Mohammed VI, calling for intensifying efforts in the field of social protection, health, education, encouraging investment, and creating job opportunities. In this context, the head of the National Rally of Independents highlighted the most important achievements in the field of social protection, pointing in particular to the increases in wages for the benefit of more than four million families, the generalization of health coverage, and the launch of major projects aimed at improving the health infrastructure. In this context, he announced the opening of a university hospital center by the year 2027 at the level of the Draa-Tafilalet region, in addition to building, qualifying, and expanding a number of hospitals and health centers in various provinces of the region. Regarding education and training, he pointed out that the region has 428 "pioneer schools", while work is proceeding at a good pace to open the City of Professions and Skills by next year. As for the efforts made to break the isolation of the territorial areas, added Mr. Akhannouch, 1645 kilometers of roads and tracks have been completed within the framework of a program to reduce spatial and social disparities. In the tourism field, he reviewed the strengthening of air connectivity to the region and the launch of a program to enhance and develop tourist villages with a view to revitalizing rural tourism, in addition to programs to rehabilitate kasbahs and palaces with the aim of preserving the cultural identity of this tourist destination. Regarding agriculture, the party president highlighted the efforts made in this context, especially irrigation projects, the preservation of oases, and the expansion of agricultural areas, as well as the equipment of about 76 thousand hectares with drip irrigation systems in the various provinces of the region, which abounds with great potential in the date, apple, saffron, rose, and olive chains. He also touched on projects of promotion and training in traditional crafts, through the establishment of four traditional industry complexes in Ouarzazate, Taznakht, Rissani, and Er-Rachidia, in addition to three artisanal villages in Midelt, Zagora, and Tamgroute, and two spaces for display and marketing in Ouarzazate and Rich, along with the Dar Assanaa in Tazarine. He also reviewed the achievements in the field of encouraging private investment, pointing, for example, to the establishment of industrial zones and others dedicated to economic activities in the five provinces of the region, with the aim of accelerating economic development. For his part, a member of the political bureau of the National Rally of Independents and the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests, Ahmed El Bouari, confirmed that the Draa-Tafilalet region is experiencing important agricultural projects launched within the framework of the Green Morocco Plan and are continuing within the Green Generation strategy, with a strong positive impact on the local population. For his part, a member of the political bureau of the National Rally of Independents and the Minister Delegate to the Head of Government, in charge of Investment, Convergence and Evaluation of Public Policies, Karim Zeidan, stressed that the Draa-Tafilalet region abounds with important investment opportunities and great potential, especially in the fields of tourism and renewable energies. Zeidan added that during the past five years, the region has attracted more than 1050 investment projects with a total cost of 42 billion dirhams, which has enabled the creation of more than 37 thousand job opportunities. As for the regional coordinator of the National Rally of Independents, Said Chbaato, he confirmed that the party continues its constant mobilization to face the various challenges that the region knows, especially in the fields of health, education, and employment, while at the same time calling for strengthening the participation of young people in political work and managing local affairs so that they can serve their country in accordance with the high royal directives. The tenth stop of "Path of Achievements" witnessed the presence of members of the political bureau of the National Rally of Independents, regional officials, elected officials, cadres, and members of the party's parallel organizations. This tour falls within a series of meetings launched by the National Rally of Independents at the level of the various regions of the Kingdom, with the aim of evaluating government achievements, sharing future prospects with party members and local actors, and strengthening communication with citizens. (MAP)
