Doha – Morocco King Mohammed VI congratulated Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on his election as President of the African Union Commission after he was on the 38th Au -ordinary summit in Addis Ababa, where he secured 33 voices to follow Tchadien Moussa Faki Mahamat.
In his congratulations, King Mohammed VI was expressed Trust in Youssouf’s leadership skills. “We are completely convinced that the Commission of the African Union will find an experienced leader in them who deals with our African continent and has committed to defending the development of development, peace and security,” said the king.
The 59-year-old Dschibutian diplomat, who has been a foreign minister of his country since 2005. defeated The experienced Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga in a secret ballot that requires two thirds of the majority of the voting member states.
The sovereign found that Youssouf’s choice reflects his competence as a statesman from Dschibuti and undercut his proven diplomatic experience, professionalism and noble human characteristics.
King Mohammed VI promised Morocco’s “absolute support” for initiatives to promote the development of development and security problems, promoting active solidarity and constructive cooperation between African countries.
During his visit to the election campaign in Rabat in December 2024, Yousuf met with the Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, where he met delivered A written message from President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh to King Mohammed VI and outlined his priorities for the AU Commission.
“When I am elected President of the Commission for African Union, my priority will be financial management and governance. My goal will also be to mobilize internal means, ”said Yousouf during the talks.
Bourita confirmed the support of Morocco and found that “Jibuti has always been a source of trust and credibility and was able to play a leading role in promoting stability and security in the region.”
Yousouf recognized the strong bilateral relationship and described it as “solid ties based on mutual respect, Pan-Arab and Islamic Brotherhood” between the two nations.
The diplomatic relationships between Morocco and Dschibuti have reinforced with jibuti in recent years opening A consulate general in Dakhla on February 25, 2020, which demonstrates his support for the territorial integrity of Morocco.
During his meeting with Bourita, Yoususs recognized the significant annual contribution of Morocco of 35 million US dollars to the AU -Budget.
How he takes over the leadership of the continental organization, Yoususs stands with immediate challenges, including the latest military takeovers in West Africa and escalate Violence In the eastern Congo.
He went out with these concerns in December and explained that there is a “governance problem” in some African countries, especially in the latest coup d’état.
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