A delegation of foreign diplomats reviewed, on Thursday in Dakhla, the momentum of development and progress in the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region in several fields.
Meeting as part of a “Cycle of seminars in Dakhla,” the foreign diplomats welcomed the momentum of socio-economic development in the region, emphasizing the regional and continental scope of the ambitious development projects undertaken in this part of the Kingdom, under the enlightened leadership of HM King Mohammed VI.
Speaking to the press, the Republic of Malawi’s ambassador to Morocco, Vincent Thom Nundwe, highlighted the development projects launched in the region, mainly Dakhla Atlantic Port, touted as one of the most important in the continent.
“This large-scale project will boost logistics connectivity in Africa, with a positive impact on people’s living conditions thanks to lower transport costs,” he explained.
For his part, Djim Bamoriba, Counsellor at the Embassy of Burkina Faso in Morocco, pointed out that Dakhla-Oued Eddahab is a strategic link between North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the region’s strategic position as a regional hub, through concrete projects carrying an integrated and promising development vision.
For his part, the president of the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab Regional Council, El Khattat Yanja, highlighted the efforts deployed in several key areas, emphasizing the major projects underway or completed, notably in tourism, agriculture, sea fishing, logistics and renewables.
On this occasion, the diplomats followed presentations on the region’s development momentum in various fields, and on major infrastructure projects aimed at connecting the territory and unlocking its potential, as well as on investment opportunities and facilities provided to economic operators.
During the trip, the foreign diplomats paid field visits to several development projects, including the Dakhla Atlantic Port construction site, and the “Dakhla Learning Center,” dedicated to youth training and empowerment.
MAP: 09 mai 2025
