Morocco’s diplomatic missions in Equatorial Guinea, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and Nigeria hosted official receptions to mark Throne Day.
The events, held respectively in Malabo, Kinshasa, and Abuja, were attended by senior officials, members of the diplomatic corps accredited in the three countries, political, economic, and academic figures, as well as members of the Moroccan communities living there.
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On the occasion, guests praised the major achievements accomplished by the Kingdom during King Mohammed VI’s 27 years on the throne.
The receptions also underscored the strength of Morocco’s ties with these African countries and the Kingdom’s determination to deepen its partnerships across the continent through South-South cooperation based on solidarity, shared development, and mutual benefit.
In Malabo, Morocco’s ambassador to Equatorial Guinea, Ghoulam Maichane, reviewed the Kingdom’s major economic, social, and political achievements over the past 27 years under King Mohammed VI’s leadership.
Speaking about Morocco’s foreign policy, the ambassador said the Kingdom has strengthened its regional and international standing through active, pragmatic, and open diplomacy founded on respect for the principles of international law.
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He added that Morocco has also developed an ambitious African strategy built on South-South cooperation by strengthening its political, economic, academic, cultural, and religious partnerships with countries across the continent.
For her part, Equatorial Guinea’s Secretary of State for International Organizations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mari-Cruz Evuna Andeme, said that during his 27 years on the throne, King Mohammed VI has led a profound economic, social, institutional, and diplomatic transformation, making Morocco one of Africa’s most dynamic economies and an international reference in several strategic sectors.
She added that Morocco has established itself as a privileged bridge between Africa, Europe, and the Arab world, working to promote dialogue, regional stability, sustainable development, and economic integration based on the principle of mutual benefit.
In Kinshasa, Morocco’s ambassador to the DRC, Rachid Agassim, said that since ascending the throne, King Mohammed VI has worked tirelessly to promote a dynamic of South-South cooperation aimed at advancing economic development across Africa and improving the well-being of African peoples, while placing the human dimension at the heart of his actions, projects, and initiatives.
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He added that this pan-African vision has also helped develop a genuine ecosystem of institutional actors dedicated to promoting South-South cooperation in Africa through the growing presence of Moroccan companies in numerous sectors across the continent.
Representing the president of the DRC, Deputy Foreign Minister Noëlla Ayeganagato Nakwipone said her country and Morocco enjoy friendly relations based on mutual respect, trust, and a shared vision of a more integrated, stable, and prosperous Africa.
She welcomed the new momentum in bilateral cooperation, reflected in intensified political dialogue and the development of partnerships across numerous sectors.
In Abuja, Morocco’s ambassador to Nigeria, Moha Ouali Tagma, highlighted the Kingdom’s economic and social achievements under the enlightened leadership of King Mohammed VI.
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The ambassador also emphasized the excellent relations between Morocco and Nigeria, highlighting the importance of the Atlantic African Gas Pipeline, whose agreement was recently signed in Freetown, Sierra Leone, by the member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
The reception hosted by the Moroccan embassy in Nigeria was attended by more than 500 guests, including the Deputy President of the Senate, the Permanent Secretary of Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ambassadors accredited to Nigeria, and personalities from various backgrounds.
