Morocco's Foreign Minister to Hold U.S. Press Conference on How Morocco is Embracing Reform to Promote Stability, Security, & Democracy in the Region
WASHINGTON, March 17, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Next week, His Excellency, Taieb Fassi-Fihri, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation for the Kingdom of Morocco, is visiting Washington, DC to meet with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and other senior U.S. Administration officials to discuss the recent wave of unrest in North Africa and the Middle East and how Morocco's decision to accelerate its reforms can promote stability, security, and democracy in the region.
The Press Conference will be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 12:30 pm at The National Press Club 529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor, Murrow Room Washington DC You must RSVP by Tuesday, March 22 to cdark@moroccanamericancenter.com or (202) 309-0372 Proper credentials will be required for entry into press conference. -------------------------------------------------------------------- For more information or additional press availability for Minister Fassi- Fihri, please contact Calvin Dark - cdark@moroccanamericancenter.com , (202) 309-0372
On March 9, His Majesty King Mohammed VI announced a comprehensive set of constitutional reforms to advance and broaden the democratic reforms that have been underway in Morocco for more than two decades. The new proposals, which received praise from the United States and many in the international community, will strengthen Morocco's elected government, ensure the independence of the judiciary, and further empower local communities and regions.
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