OIC Foreign Ministers Hail HM the King’s Initiatives to Boost Intra-African Cooperation, Integration

The 50th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), held in Yaoundé, has recognized and praised the Atlantic initiative launched by HM King Mohammed VI. The initiative, which seeks to strengthen cooperation and integration among African countries along the Atlantic coast, was lauded as a significant step toward enhancing regional partnerships. The Council highlighted that this royal initiative is in alignment with the ongoing Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project, emphasizing its potential to bolster infrastructure development in OIC member states. The initiative is also expected to accelerate economic integration, foster complementarity among African economies, and increase intra-community trade. The Foreign Ministers of the OIC expressed their strong support for HM King Mohammed VI’s efforts to facilitate access for Sahel countries to the Atlantic Ocean. They noted that the initiative is designed to contribute to human development and to address pressing issues such as insecurity and poverty in the region. In their closing remarks, the ministers underscored the strategic importance of this initiative, viewing it as part of Morocco’s ongoing and effective solidarity with its fellow African nations, particularly those in the Sahel region. Morocco’s participation in the two-day session was marked by a robust delegation led by Mustapha Mansouri, the country’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia and permanent representative to the OIC. The session provided a platform for discussing key issues affecting the OIC member states and exploring avenues for enhanced cooperation.