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Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, received today in Rabat, Lesly Mbula, the Special Envoy of the President of the Republic of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, bearing a message to King Mohammed VI.
In a statement to the press after the meeting, Mbula praised the distinguished bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Zambia, as well as the friendly and mutually beneficial ties between the two countries, based on the common values of peace and solidarity. He also commended the stability, prosperity, and remarkable social and economic transformations that Morocco is witnessing under the wise leadership of the King. Mbula affirmed that “Zambia highly praises Morocco’s impressive development path, especially within the framework of the new development model and the industrial acceleration plan, which have enabled the Kingdom to take a leading position on the continental level in the automotive and aviation industries.” The Special Envoy also reiterated his country's firm determination to enhance bilateral cooperation in areas of common interest, particularly digital transition, youth empowerment, and innovation. Regarding the Moroccan Sahara issue, Mbula affirmed that Zambia renews its unequivocal support for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Morocco and its sovereignty over all its territories, including the Moroccan Sahara. Regarding sports development, the Special Envoy praised Morocco's achievements in this field, referring in particular to the world-class infrastructure that the Kingdom possesses, which enhances its international standing.
