The Confederation of Sahel States praised, on Friday in Casablanca, Morocco’s “steady” support under the leadership of King Mohammed VI for the group's member countries.
Speaking at the opening of the Crans Montana Forum on behalf of the foreign ministers of the three member countries (Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso), Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop emphasized the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI as well as “the openness and special consideration shown by Morocco toward our Sahel countries.”
“Under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Morocco’s support has always been steady, urging everyone to be clear-sighted, to listen, to understand and to grasp the root causes of what is happening,” he said.
In a statement to MAP, Diop particularly praised the Royal Initiative to facilitate access for Sahel states to the Atlantic Ocean. “Our three countries—Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger—support this initiative, as it addresses the challenges our nations face,” he said.
For the Malian minister, this initiative can enhance the Sahel countries’ and the region’s access to the Atlantic, and consequently help them distribute their goods, facilitate industrialization and attract international partners.
“This initiative aligns with our goals within the Confederation of Sahel States, namely to establish major projects in energy, agriculture and infrastructure to enhance connectivity among our countries,” Diop added.
