Clinton highlights Morocco’s “major” constitutional reforms under King Mohammed VI

Washington, October 12, 2012

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton highlighted, Friday in Washington, the “major constitutional reforms” implemented under the leadership of King Mohammed VI.

The reforms culminated in the adoption of a new constitution that “expanded authorities for parliament”, Hillary said in an address during a conference on “The Maghreb in Transition: Seeking Stability in an Era of Uncertainty”.

She recalled that after the adoption of the Constitution by a referendum, elections were held, which resulted in the formation of a Justice and Development Party-led government.

Hillary also raised the Strategic Dialogue between Washington and Rabat, highlighting Morocco’s willingness to forge “a broader partnership” with the United States.

The U.S. Secretary of State had, during the opening of the strategic dialogue, paid tribute to HM King Mohammed VI’s leadership, which made Morocco “a leading, model country”.

In her address, Hillary also mentioned Morocco’s “strong condemnation” of Benghazi attack last month, in which the U.S. ambassador to Libya, Chris Stevens, was killed