Women entrepreneurs, ministers and MPS to participate in world summit in Morocco
Regional-Morocco, Politics, 5/12/2003

The world women summit, to be held in Marrakesh next June 28-30, will see the participation of women entrepreneurs as well as ministers and MPS, said on Friday, advisor to King Mohammed VI, Zoulika Nasri

Speaking at a press conference to explain preparations for the summit that will be held under the patronage of the Moroccan king, the royal advisor said 500 women from various countries, including 200 from Morocco, will be taking part in the encounter, the first of the kind in an Arab country.

Enterprises and non-governmental organizations and associations will also take part in the summit to exchange their experiences.

The summit manager, Irene Natividad, stressed that choosing Morocco as a venue for the summit is an acknowledgement of the important economic and political progress achieved by Moroccan women.

In addition to a series of workshops on the use of technology to promote business networking between women from various regions of the globe, the summit will also feature an exhibition of Moroccan women craftsmanship.

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