Italian parliamentary delegation impressed by development momentum in Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra Region

An Italian parliamentary delegation praised on Friday in Laayoune the dynamic development that the Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra region is experiencing across various sectors.

The delegation members,representing both Chambers of the Italian Parliament,attended presentations and conducted field visits to closely examine the region’s potential and the infrastructure available in several socio-economic sectors.

In a statement to the media,Ettore Rosato,Coordinator of the Parliamentary Group and Secretary-General of the Action (Azione) Party,said that the Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra region is experiencing sustained development,marked by a genuine determination to create conditions conducive to economic growth and improved quality of life.

“The region is witnessing remarkable development,driven by significant investments across multiple sectors,” Rosato stated,emphasizing the shared desire to strengthen the bonds of friendship between Morocco and Italy.

On this occasion,the delegation met with the President of the Municipal Council,Moulay Hamdi Ould Errachid,during which they received a presentation on the development program covering the various projects included in the framework of the new development model for the Southern Provinces.

The Italian parliamentarians also met with the President of the Regional Council,Sidi Hamdi Ould Errachid,where they were briefed on the regional development program and informed of the main ongoing projects.

During this meeting,attention was also drawn to the relevance of Morocco’s autonomy plan as a means to definitively resolve the artificial conflict over the Moroccan Sahara.

Additionally,the parliamentarians discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in sectors such as industry,tourism,logistics,renewable energy,health,and services,with a view to organizing sectoral meetings between professionals from the relevant departments of both countries.

They also highlighted the need to implement academic exchange programs and encourage companies to carry out concrete projects in the region.