Rabat: Hungary hailed, here Wednesday, the Royal Initiative to promote Sahel countries’ access to the Atlantic Ocean, launched by HM King Mohammed VI in November 2023. In a Joint Statement signed following the meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, and his Hungarian peer, Péter Szijjàrtó, Morocco and Hungary ‘underlined the importance of security and prosperity in the Sahel, and welcomed each other’s initiatives to improve stability, the economic situation and strengthen connectivity in the region, mainly the Royal Initiative to promote Sahel countries’ access to the Atlantic Ocean, launched by His Majesty King Mohammed VI in November 2023.’

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, Hungary ‘welcomed Morocco’s role as a hub of stability and a relay for growth and development in Africa,’ as mentioned in the joint statement. Both ministers also ‘discussed the importance of exploring ways to establish tripartite partnerships between Morocco, Hun
gary and their partners in Africa, to implement joint projects for the economic and sustainable development of African countries, and provide joint responses to the challenges facing these countries, particularly in terms of security, stability, migration and socio-economic development,’ the same source added.