Coming Crans Montana Forum to focus on royal vision for promoting the Atlantic as a lever for economic, social development

The upcoming edition of the Crans Montana Forum, scheduled to take place in Casablanca April 24 to 26, will feature several sessions dedicated to the vision of King Mohammed VI regarding the promotion of the Atlantic as a lever for economic and social development.

The announcement was made by Jean-Paul Carteron, Founder and President of the Crans Montana Forum, during a press conference dedicated to presenting the upcoming edition of the Forum.

Carteron underlined in this regard the Royal Initiative aimed at facilitating access for Sahel countries to the Atlantic Ocean, and its positive impact on maritime security and the opening up of the region.

He also highlighted the huge development witnessed by Morocco’s southern provinces, which have become, he said, thanks to the enlightened vision of King Mohammed VI, a pillar of African and global integration.

Royal diplomacy has played a decisive role in this progress, he insisted, emphasizing the strategic role of the new Dakhla port, a key element for the development of West Africa and regional integration.

In this vein he said that the Forum aligns with efforts to strengthen ties between Morocco and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Furthermore, Carteron stressed the critical importance of maritime security for the continent’s development, reminding that 90% of Africa’s economy depends on maritime circulation.

In this context, he outlined several major challenges hindering the smooth flow of maritime navigation, such as terrorism and organized crime. “Securing maritime routes is essential for Africa’s development,” he said.