The Royal Speech illustrates HM the King’s great priority to the water issue, notably in the face of several successive years of drought, said Montesinos in a statement to MAP.

The Royal Approach identifies several effective solutions aiming to address global challenges related to the crucial water issue, he noted, citing the dams and seawater desalination stations construction projects.

“This policy will have a very positive impact on Morocco’s socio-economic development, which is a model in water resources management in the region,” noted the Advisory Council of the European Institute of the Mediterranean member.

“During the previous 25 years, considerable progress has been made in several fields, including water, which should inspire other African countries,” he added.