A delegation of diplomats representing Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Chad on Wednesday commended the development drive in the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region, as well as in the other southern provinces.

The African diplomats made the commendation during a meeting with the Secretary-General of the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab Region’s Wilaya, Abderrazak El Gourji, and the Vice-President of the Regional Council, Moulay Boutal Lembarki.

The diplomats highlighted the promising prospects opened by the Royal Atlantic Initiative for the Sahel countries.

Mbodou Seid, an official from the Chadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, praised the Dakhla Atlantic port as a major opportunity for landlocked African countries.

He said, “The project will not only boost the economy of the Sahel region but also strengthen South-South cooperation and promote co-development that will benefit the entire African continent.”

Tassiou Laouali Oumal Hairy from the Nigerien Ministry of Foreign Affairs also acknowledged the expected economic dynamic around the future of the Dakhla Atlantic port.

She also hailed the Royal Atlantic Initiative launched by His Majesty King Mohammed VI for the countries along the Atlantic coast, as well as those in the Sahel who have no access to the sea.

Similarly, diplomat Hien Kounbeyole Francis from Burkina Faso emphasised the strategic importance of this project, which is part of the Royal Atlantic Initiative.

“Such a major project paves the way for a more united, responsible Africa focused on its own development.”

Meanwhile, Moulay Boutal Lembarki from Morocco told the press that the meeting showcased the ongoing efforts in advancing port, road, and energy infrastructure.

He pointed out that it offered a valuable opportunity to spotlight investment prospects in key productive sectors.

However, the African diplomats were briefed on the development dynamics in the region in various fields as well as major infrastructure projects aimed at connecting the territory and unlocking its potential.

They also gained insight into the investment opportunities and the incentives offered to investors and economic operators.

The African diplomats’ visit to the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region aimed to familiarise them to the major structural projects completed or those under construction in the Kingdom’s southern provinces.

(MAP/NAN)