HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid gives heed and voices concerns over struggling farmers

Meknes, April 26, 2009 - Dedicated to eradicating rural poverty in the Kingdom of Morocco, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid met around the table with local, regional and international farmers on Sunday April 26th, 2009.

The meeting came as the country is hosting its fourth International Agricultural Fair in the city of Meknes.

The efforts to support the agricultural sector is long-standing focus of Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, seeking country-specific policies towards increasing rural poor peoples' access to financial services, including the subsidies, technology, land and other natural resources.

On the tone of this message, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid urges government to immediately establish advanced projects primarily for farming education for the efficient use of natural resources that will help to achieve the increase in farmers’ incomes.

To safeguard food security and achieve income stability for Morocco’s farmers and farm workers, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid advises government to form an agricultural research fund, as approach to build solid chart for scientists, to help them develop better cultivation methods for the farmers and translate them into broad-based economic progress and poverty reduction.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid winds up state visit to France

Paris, April 25, 2009 – On the note of moving the latest regional and international developments, bilateral ties and ways to boost them in various domains, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid ended on Saturday April 25th 2009 His several days state visit to France.

During His state visit in France, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid discussed the current situation in the region, particularly efforts to launch effective and serious negotiations to resolve the Morocco-EU inconsistency.

The state visit of Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also drew attention to ways of boosting cooperation between the two countries, the current developments as well as methods of bringing together point of views on global issues.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also highlighted the crucial role played by the opposition leaders as He paid the honor to Maurice Druon during the funeral service.

Upon arrival at the International Airport in Rabat, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid was received by a number of senior officials and members of the Royal Court.

French head over heels in love with Crown Prince Moulay Rachid

Paris, April 25, 2009 – As French people pay profound attention to the visit of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, the most significant part of France’s news broadcast this week may have been a state visit of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid.

Universally loved Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is in Paris persuading His Kingdom of Morocco’s incremental developments and throwing off the country’s bland international profile.

Showcasing ancient ties of friendship between Morocco and France, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid during His state visit is raising the question of expansion of Morocco-French cooperation, as well as important problems of regional and international characters are being considered.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has already demonstrated a keen ability to progress with a mission of peace and friendship and also impressing by His kindness and His deep compassion for people around the world.

In this regard, a forward thinking Crown Prince Moulay Rachid presents ambitious and practical vision for the development and progress of any society in the political and economic terms.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid pays tribute to French resistance hero

Paris, April 22, 2009 -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid attended the funeral of French author and resistance hero Maurice Druon on Monday April 20, 2009 in Paris, France.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid offered His support to the people of great Republic of France and expressed His condolences to the widow Madeleine Merignac and family.

The funeral took place at the Saint-Louis des Invalides church in central Paris.

The ceremony was also attended by the French President Nicolas Sarkozy, French politicians and leading figures from academia.

Maurice Druon died April 14, 2009, aged 90.

Druon, a winner of the Prix Goncourt literary prize was a fighter for France's World War II Resistance movement and writer of one of its anthems 'Chant des Partisans'.

A strong defender of the French language, Druon was elected to the Academie Francaise in 1966 and served as first secretary from 1985 to 1999.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid makes a state visit to France

Paris, April 22, 2009 -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid arrived in Paris Monday (April 20, 2009) morning for a state visit to France.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid was officially welcomed at a ceremony at the airport in Paris.

In addition to meeting with the President of France Nicolas Sarkozy, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid was scheduled to attend ceremony for French author Maurice Druon.

Later in the afternoon Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is expected to hold a trade meeting with French business leaders.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid concludes official state visit to Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea, April 21, 2009 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid left here for home Sunday April 19, 2009, wrapping up His official state visit.

The Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s official visit came shortly after His pledge to strengthen coordination with Africa in international affairs, actively supporting African countries in developing their economies.

During His Equatorial Guinea visit, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid had comprehensive discussions with the President of Equatorial Guinea on bilateral relations and issues of common concern, and reached a number of new and important domains.

The visit also supported the cementing friendship, enhanced mutual and political trust, economic and trade ties, while dealing with challenges and seeking common development.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid expresses His prayers for peace

Equatorial Guinea, April 21, 2009 – As part of the official visit to Equatorial Guinea, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid paid tribute at Equatorial Guinea's tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Saturday (April 18th, 2009).

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, who has visited this memorial for the first time, expressed His prayers for peace; underlining countless lessons learned from the past wars and need to raise more efforts in order to ensure eternal peace.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid arrived in Malabo on Thursday for His official state visit of state to Equatorial Guinea.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid unveils plans for more economic integration for Morocco- Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea, April 21, 2009 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid heralded new era for Morocco- Equatorial Guinea relations as He witnessed on Saturday April 18th 2009 the two countries sign a series of cooperation documents.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid and President of Equatorial Guinea expressed keenness to further promote cooperation between the two nations in various fields.

Seeking practical solutions to today's challenges, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid looks to deepen and broaden relations with Africa over today's challenges, in particular in the fields of education, culture, sports, public health and tourism, and expand communications between the women and youth of the two countries, ensuring that the friendship continues from generation to generation.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is conferred the Grand Cross of Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea, April 20, 2009 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has been conferred the Grand Cross of Equatorial Guinea by President of Equatorial Guinea Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo.

This announcement was made during official banquet dinner on Friday April 17th, 2009 in the Presidential Palace of Equatorial Guinea, where Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is currently on the official state visit.

The President of Equatorial Guinea expressed profound appreciation to His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid for His personal commitment and unsparing undertakings to the development of Africa.

Undoubtedly, the role Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is playing is of great importance in bringing about a lasting political, economic and social integration in Africa with the today’s developed world.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid reunites in talks with President of Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea, April 20, 2009 -- In the framework of His official state visit, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid held tête-à-tête talks on Friday April 17th, 2009 with a President of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo.

Building on their last meeting (October 26, 2006) in Rabat, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid reinforced collaboration to deal with international and regional affairs.

Pushing relations to a higher level, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid voiced bilateral relations in the economic and trade, energy, cultural and humanitarian sectors.

International issues were also on Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s agenda, in particular settling the Morocco-Africa conflict, and actions to counter the global economic crisis and poverty of all African people.

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HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid pays official state visit to Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea, April 19, 2009 -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid started on Thursday April 16th, 2009 a visit of friendship and cooperation to Equatorial Guinea.

In the course of the visit, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid will pursue the friendly policies toward efforts to improve Morocco-Africa relations.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid believes the Kingdom of Morocco should maintain the high-level course of role stated by His Majesty King Hassan II, reinforcing mutual political trust with Africa.

Promoting the level of bilateral cooperation during His trip, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid will hold talks with President of Equatorial Guinea on the further development of friendship and cooperation.

Also, Morocco and Equatorial Guinea will sign a series of cooperation documents during Crown Prince Moulay Rachid's visit.

Happy Easter to Everyone!

To entirely support His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s philosophy of interfaith harmony and unity, We extend warmest greetings to all of you who celebrate Holly Easter.

Easter is the day Christians celebrate the resurrection of the Son of God, Jesus Christ. Jesus was crucified on a cross in Jerusalem on a Good Friday and three days later an angel whispered the words to his followers that he has risen from the tomb, meaning Resurrection on the first Easter-Sunday

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid commemorated death anniversary of His Father

Rabat, April 5, 2009 -- Honouring memory of His late father, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid visited the late King Hassan II's tomb in the Mohamed V Mausoleum to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the death of the late His Majesty King Hassan II.

His Majesty King Hassan II passed away on July 23rd, which coincides to April 5th 2009 in the Islamic calendar.

Moulay Rachid – De Facto King of Morocco

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid just wrapped up a demanding four-day journey to Qatar after situating superior new Morocco’s foreign policy goals during the 21st Arab Summit and 2nd Summit of Arab and South American States, while continuing to earnestly implement the measures to make Morocco a key player on international scene and in the global economy.

Giving a fresh momentum to close bilateral ties, during His state visit, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid met leaders of Arab and several Latin American countries to further develop, enhance and expand friendships and cooperation.

Using His foreign connections and at the same time, as a leader in charge of Morocco, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid once again proved to be a staunch protector of the Morocco's people causes.

In the past decade, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid had been the de facto the king of the kingdom of Morocco and the Kingdom has benefited very greatly over the years from His wise advices.

Establishing Himself as a modernizing reformer, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is a leader of great vision who motivates people not only from His father’s country but from all over the world.

As the great innovator, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid put His people above all else.

Actively maintaining the developing of Morocco’s economies and improving livelihood, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid addresses such global issues as food security, poverty reduction and women development, promotes education and free speech through various programs, as part of the efforts to promote empowerment of the young people.

With His escalating influence on international level, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s objective is to forge strategic relations, predominantly in economic and trade affairs, throwing His power behind Arab causes, global issues such as peace, intercultural and interfaith dialogue, debt release and support to Africa.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid will continue to be actively involved in national, regional and international dealings and to play a constructive role to enhance, encourage and support Morocco’s people and to stand ready to advance global cooperation.

People of Morocco have pledged allegiance to Crown Prince Moulay Rachid and have delegated the running of the kingdom to Him.

The smooth succession of Crown Prince Moulay Rachid to the throne is widely expected, rejoicing at the achievements of Crown Prince Moulay Rachid on behalf of people of the Kingdom of Morocco.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid wraps up visit to Qatar

Qatar, April 3, 2009 -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid left Doha on April 2, wrapping up on a positive note His four-day state visit to Qatar with a tangible attribution to the sound foundation of bilateral ties, and regional and international developments.

The state visit, which started on March 30, witnessed Crown Prince Moulay Rachid lead a Moroccan delegations to the 21st Arab Summit and 2nd Summit of Arab and South American States.

In a bid to cement bilateral ties, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid held talks with President of the Republic of Chile Michelle Bachelet, President of Argentina Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner and Colombian Vice President Francisco Santos Calderon.

In addition Crown Prince Moulay Rachid held informative talks with many Arab leaders at hand at the 21st Arab Summit.

During His state visit, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid made efforts to push bilateral relations to a higher levels, pursued the friendly policies toward Arab efforts to improve inter relations, enhanced ways for Arab-Latin American relations in diverse domains and gave full play to the role of reinforcement of cooperation to deal with the international financial crisis.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid stresses conformity of views on the issues with Colombia

Qatar, April 2, 2009 – Continuing to create big opportunities to all-round development of mutual cooperation, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid received on Tuesday (March 31st, 2009) the Colombian Vice President Francisco Santos Calderon in Doha, Qatar.

During the talks the sides exchanged views on current and perspective Morocco-Colombian relations, as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest.

In His remarks at the meeting, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid paid particular attention to developing bilateral cooperation, and making both countries the partners in political issues.

We appreciate each other’s different cultures but we also aim to find common values in our two different societies, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid added.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also emphasized that economic cooperation between the two countries should accomplish a solid foundation and expressed His hope for its future successful development.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid said he was very pleased with the meeting’s outcome and noted that Morocco-Colombian cooperation will become more concentrated based on the concrete results from their meeting.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid seeks new possibilities, not yet applied, of expanding scales of cooperation with Chile

Qatar, April 2, 2009 -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid and President of the Republic of Chile Michelle Bachelet held Tuesday (March 31st, 2009) a tête-à-tête meeting on the sidelines of the 2nd Summit of the Arab and South American States in Doha.

The two leaders of state discussed the prospects for cooperation between the two countries in the political, economic, cultural and educational spheres, as well as exchanged views on current international issues.

In this context, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid reminded that the stepping up of the work of Morocco-Chilean intergovernmental joint commission, presentations of economic potential of Morocco and Chile, holding business forums, expositions and other events are essential.

In particular, according to Crown Prince Moulay Rachid joint commission can connect in seeking and finding new possibilities and crucial ways not yet applied in expanding the scales of cooperation and developing mutual beneficial projects.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also expressed confidence that this meeting will kick off many mutually valuable issues that will upgrade the Morocco-Chilean relations to a new level.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid and President of Argentina discuss bilateral cooperation

Qatar, April 2, 2009 -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid and President of Argentina Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner held Tuesday (March 31st, 2009) one-on-one talks on the sidelines of the 2nd Summit of the Arab and South American States held in Doha.

During the meeting Crown Prince Moulay Rachid raised the question of developing cooperation between Morocco and Argentina.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid noted at the talks that the level of economic cooperation does not entirely reflect the opportunities and potentials of both countries.

By emerging direct affiliation ties between commerce circles of Morocco and Argentina, expanding investment cooperation, subsequently the trade and economic indicators can be raised several times, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid stressed.

Strongly committed to working towards full participation of Morocco in political, economic and social life, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid opined that trusting exchange of views and the intensive political dialogue can carry on at all levels and will contribute to building up the close ties between Morocco and Argentina and serve the interests of peace, stability and progress in both regions.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid and Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner also separately discussed their positions with regard to actions intended to combat the global financial crisis.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid attended a luncheon banquet

Qatar, April 2, 2009 -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid attended a luncheon banquet at Doha Sheraton Hotel Tuesday (March 31st, 2009) hosted by His Highness the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani in honor of the leaders taking part in the Second Summit of Arab and South American States.

HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid present at Summit of Arab and South American States

Qatar, April 2, 2009 -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid - recognized as Morocco's de facto king - was present at Tuesday’s (March 31st, 2009) second Summit of Arab and South American States.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is working hard at international level to achieve and foster dialogue between countries and emerging economies, including cooperation ties with other countries and searching for opportunities for developing relations through various groups, with a view to achieving stability in the world.

Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s accomplishments, as a knowledgeable and influential statesman who works tirelessly to strengthen His country’s potential and bring greater prosperity to its people, are persuasive evidence of Morocco’s reputation.

Head of States and Leaders of Arab and South American countries gather in Doha - Qatar for the second one-day summit to enhance the strategic relations between the two regions.