Denver – Morocco announced Tuesday its plans to actively cooperate with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to achieve a “resilient” post-pandemic recovery.
Ambassador and representative of Morocco to international organizations Azzeddine Farhane announced the plans Tuesday during the OSCE Mediterranean Conference. The two-day conference is scheduled to last until Wednesday, October 13. The theme of the 2021 OSCE gathering is “Path to resilience: post-pandemic recovery and security in the Euro-Mediterranean region.”
Farhane highlighted the need to focus on socio-economic development, job creation, industrial and agricultural development, and addressing economic inequality as key necessities to ensure a holistic recovery from the pandemic. He also emphasized the need to focus on green initiatives to promote a sustainable recovery throughout the region.
In terms of security, Farhane noted “there is no sustainable development without peace and no peace without sustainable development.” He also emphasized a need for health security, national sovereignty, and stability. Farhane argued the development of these aspects was of “fundamental importance” for the future growth of the region.
Farhane promoted Morocco’s willingness to work towards these goals under a multilateral framework. Through improving education and training methods, Farhane expressed the possibility of improved job creation and economic capabilities.
“We should seize this opportunity to work together to promote regional and global peace, security, and prosperity. We should also be able to benefit from the experience of all the partners who have successfully contributed to the fight against this pandemic,” Farhane concluded.
Morocco has utilized the far-reaching effects of COVID-19 as an opportunity to assess the country’s social and economic shortcomings.
By properly addressing these issues, Morocco has enjoyed international commendation for its response to COVID-19’s impact on the country and has solidified its role as a regional model.
