French first lady visits Tangiers hospital

French first lady, Mrs. Bernadette Chirac, on Wednesday visited the Tangiers Mohammed V hospital and heard explanations on services extended by the Mohammed VI solidarity foundation to needy persons.

Mrs Chirac, who is an honorary member of the Foundation governing board, was accompanied by advisor to the king, Mrs Zoulika Nassri -who is also a foundation member.

She also inquired about the Foundation activities and projects to improve the life of handicapped persons and reduce poverty.

The Spouse of the French President, who arrived in Tangiers on Tuesday, was received on the same day by King Mohammed VI and accompanied the sovereign in a surprise visit to the port where they welcomed a group of Moroccan expatriates returning home for holidays.

Mrs. Chirac also attended a dinner hosted in her honor by the king.

She told Moroccan TV channel "2M" how she admired the foundation's action and stressed that the travel and stay conditions of Moroccans living in Europe are increasingly improved.