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Morocco appoints first woman head of government, El Mansouri vows to meet citizens’ expectations

Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, coordinator of the collective leadership of Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party, has been appointed Head of Government by King Mohammed VI.

Morocco appoints first woman head of government, El Mansouri vows to meet citizens’ expectations

Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, coordinator of Morocco's Authenticity and Modernity Party, has been appointed Head of Government by King Mohammed VI. The Moroccan monarch expressed his confidence in her ability to form a government that meets the expectations of both the King and the citizens. El Mansouri received the appointment with honor, acknowledging it as a historic moment in the nation's history.

She proudly noted that she is the first woman to lead the government, emphasizing the pride it brings to women in Morocco. El Mansouri stressed that this appointment sends a strong message to Moroccan women about their vital role in national development. She highlighted the King's consistent support for Moroccan women and assured them that her appointment would encourage more women to participate in building a harmonious society.

As she begins consultations with her political party and others, El Mansouri vowed to propose a government that can successfully address the country's challenges and fulfill the citizens' expectations, especially those of the younger generation. She indicated that her consultations would focus on creating a program with practical solutions to meet these expectations. The new government's formation now hinges on these consultations with political parties.

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