King Mohammed VI called on the government and parliament to muster all energies and capabilities to make the best interests of the nation and the citizens prevail over any other consideration.
“I expect you all — government and parliament, majority and opposition — to muster all energies and capabilities, and to make the best interests of the nation and the citizens prevail over any other consideration,” the Sovereign said in His Speech delivered to the Parliament on Friday on the occasion of the opening of the 1st session of the 5th legislative year of the 11th legislature.
“Therefore, do live up – may God protect you – to the trust placed in you; be worthy of the responsibility falling upon you, and of the integrity, commitment, and self-denial required by the mission of serving the nation,” His Majesty the King added.
Expressing His appreciation for their work in the areas of legislation, oversight of government action, and evaluation of public policies, the Sovereign commended the efforts made to promote party and parliamentary diplomacy in order to serve the nation’s foremost causes.
“In this regard, I call for greater diligence and effectiveness with respect to cooperation and complementarity with our official diplomacy,” His Majesty the King said, inviting Members of Parliament to devote the mandate’s final year to working in a serious, responsible manner to complete legislative plans, implement ongoing programs and projects, and be vigilant and determined in serving the issues that matter to the citizens.
“There should be no inconsistency or competition between national flagship projects, on the one hand, and social programs, on the other, since the goal is to achieve the country’s development and improve the living conditions of citizens, wherever they may be,” the Sovereign underlined.
In the same respect, His Majesty the King added that special attention should be given to accompanying citizens, and shedding light on initiatives taken by public authorities as well as the various laws adopted and the decisions made, especially those relating directly to the rights and freedoms of citizens.
This matter is not the responsibility of the government alone, the Sovereign stressed, explaining that “although it is everyone’s responsibility, it is, first and foremost, your duty as parliamentarians, given that you represent the citizens.”
“This is also the responsibility of political parties, elected officials serving on boards and councils at all territorial levels, the media, civil society organizations, and the life force of the nation,” the Sovereign said.