King Mohammed on Thursday received former interior minister

Originally published November 11, 1999

King Mohammed VI on Thursday received former interior minister, Driss Basri, whom he thanked for services rendered to the Alawit throne, Spokesman of the Royal Palace, Hassan Aourid said. The King decorated Basri with the Grand Cordon of the Throne Wissam, as a sign of recognition for his dedication and self-denial, the spokesman said.

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