Third Morocco-Pacific Islands States Forum underway in Laayoune

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By
Iddi Z. Yire, GNA Special Correspondent in Laayoune, Morocco.

Courtesy
of The Kingdom of Morocco’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation
and Moroccan Expatriates.

Laayoune, (Morocco),
Feb. 27, GNA – The Third Annual Morocco-Pacific Island States Forum meant to
strengthen bilateral ties between Morocco and the pacific islands is underway
in the southern Moroccan city of Laayoune.

“Strengthening
Linkages, Delivering on Commitments and Unifying Voices for Shared Prosperity
between Morocco and the Pacific Island States”, is the theme chosen for
the three-day meeting.

According to the
Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, representatives from Pacific states and
senior officials attending the event would focus their discussions on regional
challenges, including climate change, the promotion of renewable energies and
the achievement of development goals.

The third annual
forum also aims to promote south-south cooperation within the framework of win-win
economic cooperation.

The first forum took
place in 2012, while the second was in 2015, the ministry added.

The Ministry said
the decision to hold the meeting in Laayoune followed the city’s milestone in
diplomatic achievement.

Several African
countries have opened general consulates in Laayoune and Dakhla, reflecting
their principled and steadfast support for Morocco’s position on the Western
Sahara conflict.

Dakhla and Laayoune
have become regional hubs for landmark events – the forum between Morocco and
the Pacific Island States and the annual Crans Montana event.

GNA