Moroccan parliamentary delegation attends first congress of Mediterranean speakers

A delegation representing the two chambers of the Moroccan parliament, the house of representatives and the chamber of advisors, led by the two speakers, Abdelouahed Radi and Mohamed Jalal Essaid, is taking part in the first congress of speakers of Mediterranean parliaments held in Majorque (Spain) this March 7-9.

A statement said the congress is held following a series of preparatory and coordination meetings held in Greece, Malta and Italy. Radi is cochairman of the Euro-Mediterranean parliamentary forum.

The congress importance lies in its adoption of a draft declaration on legislative cooperation which reflects the interest granted by lawmakers of the northern and southern banks of the Mediterranean to cooperation and to initiatives meant to establish an economic area marked by stability, prosperity and complementarily. The declaration also stressed the need to encourage dialogue in the Mediterranean and between European and non-European countries to promote the civil society, political stability and social peace in the region.

The document grants interest to the creation of a Mediterranean women lawmakers forum and promotion of the exchange of experience among the youth.