Covid-19: King Mohammed VI proposes initiative to support African countries in pandemic management

King Mohammed VI has proposed the launch of an initiative by African Heads of State aimed at establishing an operational framework in order to support African countries in the various phases of the coronavirus pandemic management.

The Sovereign made the proposal during phone talks he held this Monday with presidents of Côte d’Ivoire Alassane Dramane Ouattara, and of Senegal Macky Sall.

The talks focused on the alarming development of the Covid-19 pandemic on the African continent, the royal Office said in a statement.

During these talks, King Mohammed VI proposed the launch of an initiative by African Heads of State aimed at establishing an operational framework in order to support African countries in the different phases of pandemic management, the statement added.

“It is a pragmatic and action-oriented initiative, allowing the sharing of experiences and good practices, to cope with the health, economic and social impact of the pandemic,” the Royal Office said.