Rabat: HM King Mohammed VI’s Throne Speech sets out a long-term strategic vision anchored in institutional stability, policy continuity and sustained reforms, former Japanese ambassador to Morocco Takashi Shinozuka said.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the Sovereign continues to lead Morocco “towards the future” through a governance approach based on initiative, rigorous policy implementation, constructive self-assessment and the ability to anticipate emerging challenges, Shinozuka, who also serves as vice-president of the Japan-Morocco Association, told MAP.

The policy directions outlined in the Speech reinforce Morocco’s development trajectory, he said, citing the country’s resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic under HM the King’s leadership as evidence of the effectiveness of that approach.

Shinozuka said that security as well as political and institutional stability highlighted in the Throne Speech has become key factors underpinning the confidence that international partners place in Morocc
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He also pointed to progress across strategic sectors, including agriculture, automotive manufacturing, aerospace, logistics, and renewable energy, describing these advances as concrete outcomes of the reforms and development policies pursued under HM the King.

According to the former envoy, HM the King’s flagship initiatives, notably the New Development Model and integrated territorial development programs referenced in the Speech, are paving the way for a new phase of growth built on consolidating achievements while pressing ahead with structural reforms.

He added that this year’s Throne Day carries special significance as 2026 marks both the 70th anniversary of Morocco’s independence and the establishment of diplomatic relations between Rabat and Tokyo.

Shinozuka also expressed confidence in the future of bilateral ties, recalling that the two countries adopted a joint roadmap in May through a joint communiqué signed by their foreign ministers.