Moroccans settled abroad set up world council

A group of Moroccan expatriates who are chairing or are active in associations decided on Sunday to set up the World council of Moroccans living abroad which they named "Al Majliss."

The constitutive assembly that brought together Moroccans settled in Europe, Asia and the United States of America debated problems encountered by Moroccan expatriates.

Bouchaib Rami, who was elected chairman of the council, stressed the need for solidarity and coordination between various associations.

Representation of Moroccan expatriates in the parliament and other institutions, the defense of their rights and interests are some of the claims that the council will be defending at the home country. In the host country and international organizations, it will uphold the adoption of a law on immigrants and immigration as well immigrants' economic, social and cultural rights.

"Al Majliss" denounced all maneuvers meant to partition Morocco and brought their full support to Morocco in defending its territorial integrity.