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Join on Telegram Rabat– In a significant demonstration of Morocco’s commitment to international humanitarian engagement and educational diplomacy, Princess Lalla Asmaa presided today over a luncheon in honour of Gabriela Rodríguez de Bukele, First Lady of the Republic of El Salvador, who is conducting a working visit to the Kingdom of Morocco.
The luncheon, under King Mohammed VI’s high instructions, took place at the Royal Guest Palace in Rabat.
Esteemed assembly of high-level officials and dignitaries, attended the luncheon, which reflects the importance of these bilateral ties between the two countries..
Among the Moroccan attendees were Mohamed Saad Berrada, Minister of National Education, Preschool and Sports; Azzedine El Midaoui, Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation; Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication; Naima Ben Yahia, Minister of Solidarity, Social Integration and the Family; Fouzi Lekjaa, Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy and Finance, in charge of the Budget; and Mohamed Yacoubi, Wali of the Rabat-Sale-Kenitra Region and Governor of Rabat Prefecture.
Representing the Salvadoran delegation were Alexandra Posada, Director of Early Childhood at the Office of the First Lady; Marianna Montes, Director of International Affairs and Cooperation; Elisa Gamero, Director of Health and Nutrition Projects; and Alejandra Samour Santillana, Chargée d’Affaires at the Embassy of El Salvador in Morocco.
Earlier in the day, Princess Lalla Asmaa, in her capacity as President of the Lalla Asmaa Foundation, received the First Lady of El Salvador at the Foundation’s headquarters in Rabat.
This visit served as a cornerstone of bilateral collaboration, centered on the inclusion and support of children with hearing impairments.
Recognized as a continental benchmark in the field of audiology and inclusive education, the Lalla Asmaa Foundation presented its comprehensive model for supporting deaf and hard-of-hearing children, integrating advanced medical care, rehabilitation, specialized schooling, psychosocial support, and family training.
The First Lady of El Salvador was introduced to various spaces within the Foundation, including the educational greenhouse, recreational workshops in pottery, diorama, and sculpting, as well as classrooms for English and American Sign Language instruction.
A highlight of the visit included the unveiling of a new robot designed to assist in sign language education and the demonstration of an innovative artificial intelligence platform aimed at enhancing speech therapy.
This cutting-edge application supports speech therapists in assessment and follow-up, while also providing interactive resources for families, fostering the linguistic and cognitive development of children through a scientifically grounded approach.
In line with the Foundation’s humanitarian mission, it was announced that twenty Salvadoran children with hearing disabilities will benefit from Morocco’s medical expertise, joining over 800 Moroccan beneficiaries and 240 children from 21 African and Middle Eastern nations who have received assistance through the NASMAA Program since its inception in 2002.
This milestone attests to the growing international scope of the Foundation’s action.
The visit also reaffirmed the Foundation’s strategic partnerships, including a collaboration with Gallaudet University in Washington, a world-renowned institution in higher education for the deaf.
This partnership encompasses academic exchange, joint research, and curriculum development. Furthermore, the First Lady of El Salvador was briefed on three pivotal agreements signed by the Foundation in June, aimed at promoting digital inclusion, professional integration, and scientific cooperation.
Upon their arrival at the Foundation, Princess Lalla Asmaa and the First Lady Rodríguez de Bukele reviewed a detachment of the Auxiliary Forces before being welcomed by a delegation of senior government ministers, members of the Foundation’s Board of Directors, regional and local elected officials, and civil society representatives.
This royal and diplomatic engagement reflects Morocco’s steadfast commitment, under the enlightened leadership of King Mohammed VI, to advancing South-South cooperation, promoting inclusive development, and fostering solidarity-based partnerships with nations across continents.
