Speaking at the opening of the Government Council, El Otmani noted that the celebration of the 21st anniversary of the accession of the Sovereign to the Throne coincides this year with the first ten blessed days of Dhu al-Hijjah and Eid El Adha, expressing on this occasion his warmest congratulations to the Commander of the Faithful, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, and to the Moroccan people, said Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education and Scientific Research, in charge of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Driss Ouaouicha, at a press briefing held at the end of the government’s weekly meeting.

Despite the several precautionary measures taken by public authorities to fight against the spread of COVID-19, "the virus is still among us, and we are not yet out of the pandemic," El Otmani said.

“Although our country has avoided the worst, it is necessary to stay alert and comply with the precautionary measures issued by the competent public authorities,” he added. 

Regarding the wise decision of His Majesty the King to set up the Special Fund for the Management of the Coronavirus Pandemic, the Head of Government underlined that this initiative has allowed to provide direct support to millions of citizens during the lockdown period.