Morocco’s King Mohammed VI urged the Council for the Moroccan Community Abroad (CCME) to fully represent the Moroccan expatriates and announced the creation of a new institution to engage and support them and strengthen their connection to their homeland.
During his speech on the 49th anniversary of the Green March, on Wednesday, the monarch said that the two institutions will help reduce overlap among agencies, address new needs, and foster greater national cohesion among Moroccan expatriates.
The sovereign said that CCME will operate as an independent constitutional body tasked with collecting input, generating proposals, and ensuring representation for all segments of the community. The king called for the prompt adoption of new legislation to activate the council’s renewed mandate.
The newly established Mohammed VI Foundation for Moroccan Expatriates will function as the executive branch for diaspora affairs, unifying roles previously spread across multiple agencies. The foundation will oversee the creation and implementation of a national strategy, focusing on essential areas such as mobilizing skilled Moroccans living abroad through a “national mechanism” to foster expertise and support Moroccan-led projects worldwide.
The foundation will also prioritize cultural, linguistic, and religious programs to ensure that Moroccans of all generations maintain their connection to Moroccan heritage. It will work to digitize and simplify administrative and legal processes for Moroccans residing abroad.
The monarch also urged the foundation to open new investment opportunities for the diaspora in Morocco, adding that the current Moroccan expatriates’ investments account for only 10% of private national investments—a figure the king views as “insufficient” given their economic potential.
He also welcomed the patriotism of the Moroccans living abroad, highlighting their steadfast commitment to Morocco’s values and their contributions to national development.