His Majesty King Mohammed VI Chairs a Council of Ministers

Here is the translated statement:

“His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, presided this Monday, May 12, 2025 (corresponding to the 14th of Dhu al-Qi’dah, 1446 AH), at the Royal Palace in Rabat, over a Council of Ministers focused on approving an organic bill, four draft decrees concerning the military sector, several international conventions, and proposals for appointments to high-level positions.

At the beginning of the session, His Majesty the King, may God glorify Him, questioned the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests about the impact of rainfall on the agricultural season and the current condition of the national livestock, as well as the measures developed by the government to sustainably rebuild the livestock population and improve the living conditions of breeders.

The Minister responded that the recent rainfall in the country had a very positive impact, especially on cereal production, autumn and spring crops, fruit trees, as well as on vegetation cover and livestock across various regions of the Kingdom.

In this context, His Majesty the King, may God preserve Him, gave His High Instructions to ensure that the livestock rebuilding operation is successfully implemented at all levels, managed professionally, in accordance with objective criteria, and that the management of the support operation be entrusted to commissions under the supervision of local authorities.

His Majesty the King also questioned the Minister of Equipment and Water on the dam fill rate and its impact on the water situation in the country. The Minister reported that the average dam fill rate currently stands at 40.3%, allowing the mobilization of 6.7 billion cubic meters of water — equivalent to a year and a half’s worth of drinking water supply.

The Council of Ministers then approved an organic bill amending and supplementing the organic law on the status of magistrates. This bill aims to strengthen the guarantees granted to magistrates by adapting to the recent amendments concerning the general statute of public service, including provisions for medium- and long-term sick leave, maternity and paternity leave, guardianship (Kafala), and breastfeeding leave.

His Majesty the King, may God glorify Him, also approved four military-related draft decrees. These include a decree on military air navigation and another amending the decree on the status of military attachés, their deputies, and associated personnel. Two additional decrees amend the Dahir setting the pay of salaried military personnel of the Royal Armed Forces and the decree regulating pay, food, and travel allowances for military personnel under special progressive pay, along with relevant administrative and accounting rules.

These two draft decrees are part of the special attention His Majesty the King, Supreme Commander and Chief of General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces, gives to improving the material conditions of certain categories of these forces, with the aim of enhancing their operational capabilities and raising their level of skill and preparedness.

As part of strengthening partnerships and cooperation between Morocco and several friendly and allied countries, the Council of Ministers approved eleven (11) international conventions: eight (8) related to Africa, two in Asia, and one with a European country.

Notably, six of these conventions were signed in the cities of Laâyoune and Dakhla in the Moroccan Sahara, serving as explicit recognition of Morocco’s full sovereignty over this part of the national territory.

These conventions cover areas such as judicial and customs cooperation, higher education, scientific research and innovation, transport, logistics and energy, the avoidance of double taxation, and the fight against tax evasion. They also include an agreement to host the permanent headquarters of the African Union of the Blind in Morocco.

In accordance with Article 49 of the Constitution, and upon proposal from the Head of Government and at the initiative of the Minister of the Interior, His Majesty the King, may God glorify Him, appointed several Walis (regional governors) and Governors to central and territorial administration positions:

1. Samir Mohamed Tazi – Wali, Secretary General of the Ministry of the Interior

2. Mohamed Faouzi – Wali, Inspector General of Territorial Administration

3. Hassan Aghmari – Wali, Director of Electoral Affairs

4. Abdelhak Harrak – Wali, Director of Information and Telecommunications Systems

5. Mohamed Ali Habouha – Governor of Settat Province

6. Jamal Khallouq – Governor of Berrechid Province

7. Adil El Maliki – Governor of Mohammedia Prefecture

8. El Hassan Boukouta – Governor of Benslimane Province

9. Samir Lyazidi – Governor of El Kelaa des Sraghna Province

10. Mohamed Darham – Governor of Sidi Ifni Province

11. Brahim Abouzaid – Governor of Sefrou Province

12. Hicham Medaghri Alaoui – Governor of Khouribga Province

13. Hamid Chnouri – Governor of Berkane Province

14. Mohamed Salem Essabti – Governor of Chtouka-Aït-Baha Province

15. Noureddine Ouabbou – Governor of Figuig Province

16. Mohammed Rachid – Governor of Essaouira Province

17. Mounir Houari – Governor of Sidi Bennour Province

18. Bouchra Barradi – Governor of Aïn Chock District Prefecture

19. Abdelmoumen Taleb – Governor of Youssoufia Province

20. Omar Lamrini – Governor of El Hajeb Province

21. Mohamed Bari – Governor of Tata Province

22. Youness El Khouildi – Governor in charge of regional internal affairs, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra

23. Oulaid Lemsafer – Governor in charge of regional internal affairs, Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima

24. Hanane Riahi – Governor in charge of regional internal affairs, Marrakech-Safi

25. Abdellah El Alaoui – Governor, Director of Communication at the Ministry of the Interior

Upon proposal from the Head of Government and at the initiative of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Living Abroad, His Majesty the King, may God assist Him, appointed several ambassadors of His Majesty to friendly and partner countries:

1. Youssef Imani – Ambassador to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

2. Mohamed Salah Babana Alaoui – Ambassador to the Republic of Guinea-Bissau

3. Sidi Mohamed Biadillah – Ambassador to the Republic of Mozambique

4. Khalid Afkir – Ambassador to the Republic of Zambia

5. Nezha Alaoui M’Hamdi – Ambassador to the Republic of Rwanda

6. El Hassan Lasri – Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq

7. Redouane Adghoghi – Ambassador to the Republic of Poland

8. Nadia El Hnot – Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines

9. Meryem Naji – Ambassador to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

10. Amine Chabi – Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Upon proposal from the Head of Government and the initiative of the Minister of Economy and Finance, His Majesty the King, may God preserve Him, appointed:

• Nezha Hayat as Director General of the Mohammed VI Investment Fund

• Said Jabrani as Director General of the National Guarantee and Enterprise Financing Company

Upon proposal from the Head of Government and the initiative of the Minister of Health and Social Protection, the Sovereign appointed Mohamed Aggouri as Director General of the Territorial Health Group for the Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceima region. This appointment is part of the implementation of Territorial Health Groups, with Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceima selected as the pilot region, ahead of the nationwide rollout.

Finally, upon proposal from the Head of Government and the initiative of the Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, His Majesty the King, may God glorify Him, appointed Amine El Mezouaghi as Director General of the Digital Development Agency.