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King resolved to achieve 'optimal reform' in the religious domain
King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Friday voiced resolve to achieve "optimal reform" in the religious field and insisted on the need to keep religion apart from politics, in a State of the Nation address, on the occasion of the Throne Day, marking the fifth anniversary of his accession to the throne.
Morocco, Politics, 7/31/2004

No political reform without information sector reform, King says
King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Friday stressed that, in order to carry out political reforms, the Government should step up efforts in reforming the information sector, in a State of the Nation address on the occasion of the Throne Day, marking the fifth anniversary of his enthronement.
Morocco, Politics, 7/31/2004

Economic takeoff impossible without healthy social climate, King
Morocco's King Mohammed VI on Friday called for what he termed a "new social contract" between the Government and the Trade Unions to pave the way for the country's economic takeoff.
Morocco, Politics, 7/31/2004

King calls for law on political parties
King Mohammed VI of Morocco has called for drafting a law on political parties to enable them fulfill their constitutional role.
Morocco, Politics, 7/31/2004

Higher Council for Education to be set up, King
King Mohammed VI of Morocco has decided to set up a Higher Council for Education, part of the reform underway in this sector.
Morocco, Education, 7/31/2004

Sahara issue: Morocco's top priority, a mutually acceptable, final political solution, King
King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Friday insisted on a "mutually acceptable, final political solution to the artificial dispute" over the Moroccan Sahara, and voiced resolve to work together with the United Nations and neighboring countries to settle the three-decade long dispute opposing the Kingdom to the Algeria-backed separatist movement "Polisario."
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 7/31/2004

Morocco, Australian, British oil companies sign prospecting agreement
Morocco, Economics, 7/31/2004

Morocco, Surinam set up diplomatic relations
Morocco-Surinam, Politics, 7/31/2004

Three Moroccan political parties set up 'constructive opposition'
Three Moroccan political parties announced Wednesday they have set up a "center right" coalition dubbed the "National Alliance," part of a "constructive opposition."
Morocco, Politics, 7/30/2004

Morocco's International agreements cover the whole territory, including the Southern provinces (Sahara), Minister
Moroccan Minister of Communication, Nabil Benabdallah, insisted on Thursday, that all international agreements concluded by Morocco cover the whole national territory of the Kingdom, including the Southern provinces known as the Sahara.
Morocco-USA, Politics, 7/30/2004

Moroccan Ambassador Interview on Syria- Morocco joint follow up committee
The Syrian-Moroccan follow up committee is to hold a meeting next September to see inked agreements implementation and prepare to the Higher Joint Committee headed by leaders of the both countries holding as soon as possible, Morocco's ambassador in Syria on Friday said.
Syria-Morocco, Politics, 7/30/2004

Human Rights body proposes strengthening Morocco's penal code
The Moroccan advisory Council on Human Rights "Conseil Consultatif des Droits de l'Homme" (CCDH) has proposed the "strengthening and upgrading" of Morocco's penal code as well as the stepping up of efforts in communication and education to "provide against racism, discrimination, hatred and violence."
Morocco, Politics, 7/30/2004

Morocco to celebrate 5th anniversary of Throne Day
Morocco is celebrating, July 30, the 5th anniversary of the Throne Day marking the enthronement of King Mohammed VI.
Morocco, Politics, 7/30/2004

140,000 children back to school thanks to informal education program
More than 140,000 children have returned to school thanks to the informal education program set up jointly with the civil society, said Wednesday, Moroccan State Secretary for Literacy and Informal Education, Anis Birou.
Morocco, Education, 7/30/2004

Spanish FM in Morocco to discuss Sahara issue
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 7/30/2004

Royal Pardon granted to over 2000 detainees
Morocco, Local, 7/30/2004

Spanish, Moroccan Politicians hail as 'historic' sending of troops to Haiti
Political circles in Spain and Morocco have hailed as "historic" the decision of the two countries' Governments to send troops to Haiti part of the UN peacekeeping mission.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 7/29/2004

Progress in Moroccan-Algerian talks on Sahara issue, U.S. ambassador
U.S. ambassador to Rabat, Thomas Riley, said there was progress in Moroccan-Algerian talks over the Sahara issue.
Morocco-USA, Politics, 7/29/2004

Parliament TV channel needs $2.7 million, Speaker
The launch of a parliament TV channel will necessitate 25 million Dirhams (USD 2.7 million), but funds are lacking to launch it, said Speaker of the House of Representatives (Parliament Lower Chamber), Abdelouahed Radi.
Morocco, Politics, 7/29/2004

Zapatero: Morocco has collaborated significantly after Madrid blasts
Morocco has collaborated significantly with Spain after the terrorist blasts that rocked the capital Madrid last Mars 11, said head of the Spanish government, Jose Luis Zapatero.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 7/29/2004

Calls to speed up Morocco-U.S. FTA implementation
Chairman of the American-Arab Chamber of Trade, David Hammoud, on Monday urged for speeding up the implementation of the Free Trade Agreement singed June 15th between Morocco and the United States.
Morocco-USA, Politics, 7/29/2004

Sahara dispute: De Soto hopes to launch consultations with parties soon
The United Nations Secretary General's Special Representative for the Sahara, Alvaro de Soto, is hoping to launch consultations with parties in the Sahara dispute before the end of August, said a release of the UN mission for the Sahara, known by its French acronym MINURSO.
Morocco-UN, Politics, 7/28/2004

Moratinos convinced 'Sahara conflict blocks Maghreban Union'
Spanish Foreign Minister, Miguel Angel Moratinos, voiced conviction that the three-decade long "Sahara conflict blocks the Maghreb Union."
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 7/28/2004

Morocco, Pakistan to set up $200m phosphoric acid plant
The Cherifian office of Phosphate (OCP) and Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFCL) signed Monday a partnership accord to set up a phosphoric acid production plant in Jorf Lasfar (south of Rabat) under a joint venture project with an estimated cost of $200 million, OCP said in a release.
Morocco-Pakistan, Business, 7/28/2004

King holds phone talks with Spanish monarch, Premier
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 7/28/2004

Morocco's new air company 'Atlas Blue' makes first flight
Morocco's new air company 'Atlas Blue' made Monday its first flight between Marrakesh and Lyon, France, with 130 passengers onboard, Morocco's carrier RAM said in a release.
Morocco, Business, 7/28/2004

Spain practicing 'constructive diplomacy' to settle Sahara issue, Zapatero
Spanish Prime Minister, Jose Luis Zapatero, said his country is practicing a "constructive diplomacy" to settle the Sahara issue.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 7/27/2004

King receives Ivorian minister for African affairs
Morocco's King Mohammed VI received, Monday in the Royal Palace in Tetuan, Ivorian minister for African integration, Mel EG Theodore, who arrived Sunday on a visit to Morocco.
Morocco-Ivory Coast, Politics, 7/27/2004


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