Morocco's King meets AU head over challenges, opportunities

Morocco's King Mohammed VI discussed multiple challenges and development opportunities that Africa faces with African Union (AU) Commission chief Moussa Faki Mahamat, said a statement by the royal office.

The King held talks on Friday with the AU Commission chief at the royal palace in Rabat, Xinhua news agency reported.

The meeting tackled the challenges confronting the African continent as well as opportunities to boost Africa's economy, social development and political stability, the statement pointed out.

Mahamat highlighted Morocco's important contribution since its return last January to the Pan-African institutional organization to promoting peace, stability and development on the continent, it noted.

He also praised the King's action in favour of South-South inter-African cooperation and his commitment as a leader on the issue of migration within the African Union.

--IANS

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