Washington Institute for Near East Policy Delegation, 'Impressed' by Development in Dakhla-Oued Eddahab

30 October 2024 Printable Version

Dakhla - Members of a high-level delegation from Washington Institute for Near East Policy (WINEP) on Tuesday said that they were "impressed" by the remarkable development momentum in the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region, as well as the projects launched in various fields.

The delegation members, currently on a working visit to Morocco, expressed their admiration for the development and progress aspects observed in the region at all levels.

This visit provided the American delegation with an opportunity to learn about the major projects and infrastructure in tourism, hospitality, logistics, renewable energy, fisheries and agriculture.

In a statement to the press, WINEP Executive Director, Robert Satloff, who chairs the delegation, said he was "impressed" by the development momentum in the region, and the quality of projects accomplished to enhance the human development indicators.

Satloff expressed his determination to cooperate with the Kingdom of Morocco, with a view of supporting local actors in developing the region and taking advantage of its economic potential.

For her part, WINEP director of the Junior Research Program, Sabina Henneberg, underlined that this visit aims to learn about the various projects completed, and those underway in this region, citing the Dakhla Atlantic port, which stands out as a promising project expected to attract significant international investments.

The President of the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab Regional Council, El Khattat Yanja, said this visit provided an opportunity to discuss the new development model for the Southern Provinces, launched in 2015 by HM King Mohammed VI, and its undeniable impact on the population.

This visit will allow the American delegation to explore the investment opportunities offered by this region and to learn about the major structural projects, notably the Dakhla Atlantic port, Yanja stated.

In this regard, the Americain delegation held talks with the Wali of the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region, governor of Oued-Eddahab prefecture. Subsequently, the General Director of the Regional Investment Center Mounir Houari, highlighted the development momentum that the region is experiencing in various fields, the investment opportunities available in the area, as well as the advantages offered to investors and economic operators.

Additionally, the American delegation conducted a field visit to the Dakhla Atlantic port construction site, which is destined to become a major maritime hub in Africa, connecting the continent to international markets.