Mediterranean scouts meet in Meknes

More than 100 Mediterranean scouts are holding this July 22-29 a convention in Meknes, 170 km north east of Rabat, to debate the role of the civil society in consolidating cultural co-existence.

The Mediterranean encounter features several cultural and sporting events, workshops and roundtables on the ideals of peace and tolerance.

The young participants, aged between 15 and 18, represent scout associations of Egypt, Tunisia, Palestine, Turkey, Malta, France, Spain and Greece.

During the opening session Sunday, the Mediterranean youth signed the peace mediator oath whereby they pledge to work for the consolidation of the ideals of peace and co-existence between world peoples.