The Speaker of the Finnish Parliament, Jussi Halla-Aho, commended the “ambitious reforms” Morocco has achieved under the leadership of King Mohammed VI in the 25 years since his coronation in 1999.
During a reception hosted by Mohamed Achgalou, Morocco’s ambassador to Helsinki, celebrating a quarter of a century of the King’s reign, Halla-Aho hailed “the societal reforms implemented in Morocco in the areas of health, education, and family law.”
“The reforms that the King has initiated will strengthen the well-being, cohesion, stability, and resilience of Moroccan society,” the Speaker remarked.
Reflecting on his working visit to Morocco last May, the Finnish official said he was “impressed by the phenomenal development” of the country’s infrastructure, in particular the port of Tangier Med, the largest in the Mediterranean and Africa.
Morocco is “a key partner” for Europe in several areas, he said.
Noting the “excellent, cooperative relations between” Finland and Morocco, he said during the last 65 years, the two nations have “forged a friendly relationship, marked by mutual respect and understanding, deeply rooted in common values, shared goals, and common interests.”
First Vice-President of the Estonian Parliament, Toomas Kivimagiby, also attended the Throne Day reception along with other high-level political officials and various figures in the media, culture, and the arts.