King Mohammed VI urges the government to speed up Morocco’s hydrogen offer

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI urged the government to speed up the implementation of “Morocco Offer” project in the field of green hydrogen as the country seeks to diversify its energy sources by increasing the share of renewables.

“I invite the government to speed up the implementation of this project, to make sure the requirements of quality are observed, to leverage our country’s significant potential in this regard, and to meet the expectations of leading global investors in this promising field,” said the King in a speech he delivered Saturday on the 24th anniversary of his accession to the Throne.

The King also cited the repercussions of the current global crisis and successive droughts that affected the cost of living.

“I have instructed the government to take the necessary measures to mitigate the negative effects of the current situation on the social segments and sectors that are most affected, and to make sure basic products are available on the market,” he said.

He also called for more efforts to enhance the resilience of Morocco’s economy and urged the government to complete the implementation of the social protection project with payment of social benefits to the families concerned to start at the end of this year.

“I hope this direct income will contribute to improving the living conditions of millions of families and children, whose suffering I am sensitive to,” he said.

“As regards water resources management – a sector requiring greater commitment and vigilance – I have made sure a national water program for the period 2020-2027 is developed,” he said.

“I call for strict monitoring of all implementation stages and stress that there will be zero tolerance for any form of mismanagement, or chaotic, irresponsible use of water resources,” the King added.