Mohammed VI Mosque in Abidjan Testifies to Excellent Centuries-Old Moroccan-Ivorian Ties – Special Advisor to Ivorian President –
The Mohammed VI Mosque in Abidjan, inaugurated Friday, reflects the excellence of the centuries-old relations between Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire, Special Advisor to the President of the Republic, in charge of Religious and Social Affairs, Drissa Koné, said. “This architectural jewel” testifies to the “centuries-old and multidimensional” relations between Côte d’Ivoire and Morocco, Koné, who represented Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara at the official inauguration ceremony of the Mohammed VI Mosque in Abidjan, told the press. These ties which date back several decades are reinforced by a strong friendship which is manifested through the various achievements accomplished within the framework of cooperation between the two countries, like the Mohammed VI Mosque in Abidjan, he added. According to the Special Advisor to the President of the Republic, this Mosque also testifies to the relationship of friendship and brotherhood between the Heads of State of the two countries, HM King Mohammed VI and His Excellency President Alassane Ouattara. “The President of the Republic would like to thank HM the King and all the Moroccan people for this Mosque which remarkably reflects the depth of cooperation between the two friendly countries and the two brotherly peoples,” he concluded. For his part, Grand Chancellor of the National Order, Ally Coulibaly, underlined that the Mohammed VI Mosque in Abidjan reflects the excellence of relations between Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire, as well as it constitutes a very strong symbol of the bonds of brotherhood between Moroccan and Ivorian people. In accordance with the High Instructions of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, may God assist Him, the Mohammed VI Foundation of African Ulema, in collaboration with the relevant Ivorian authorities, officially inaugurated the Mohammed VI Mosque in Abidjan on the occasion of Friday Prayer.