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Morocco's Atlantic and African vision as a regional marker of the Kingdom's centrality and authority
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Speaking at the opening of the international symposium "The African Atlantic Space, what geopolitical re-reading? A multidimensional approach," Mr. Azoulay stated that a careful reading of Morocco's diplomatic history and a rational analysis of its strategic regional leadership, particularly in the 19th century, gives full depth to the Atlantic and African vision, championed by His Majesty King Mohammed VI and commended by the Community of Nations. This pioneering choice is seen as a determining marker of Morocco's centrality and authority in the region. Mr. Azoulay affirmed that Morocco, under the enlightened leadership of His Majesty the King, possesses all the assets to make the Atlantic strategy a lever for development and regional cooperation, calling for the continuation of this dynamic to consolidate the Kingdom's place as a regional reference for a shared and sustainable future. He noted that the Royal Atlantic Initiative reflects His Majesty the King's strategic vision to strengthen Morocco's position as a major player in the African Atlantic space, emphasizing that this orientation is based on solid historical, geographical, and civilizational foundations, and calling for the promotion of an ambitious Africa founded on the values of equality, dignity, and mutual respect. Mr. Azoulay also highlighted that this meeting is an opportunity to consolidate the partnership between Tétouan and Essaouira around the project of the University of Sciences of Culture and Heritage
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