Morocco trains Palestinians in handicraft and water management

A group of Palestinians is currently attending a training course in matters of pottery and handicraft know-how.

The week-long session, which started early this week, is part of a cooperation accord signed recently between Morocco and Palestine in matters of handicraft trade and related sectors.

Another group of Palestinians have been participating since last month in a training program organized by the Moroccan Drinking Water Office in the fields of water conveyance, maintenance and sewage.

The six-week program, sponsored by Germany, includes courses on drinking water planning, management, demand-supply, follow-up of economic projects and environment protection.

Morocco also trained a number of Palestinians in airport management and maintenance.

Under an accord passed in 1995 with the Palestinian Civil Aviation Authority, the Moroccan office supervised the construction of the Gaza Airport and trained Palestinian ground personnel for its functioning and management.

The Gaza Airport will open shortly in line with the provisions of the Wye Plantation accord sealed last Friday between Palestinians and Israelis.