COP22: HM the King Chairs Opening Ceremony of Africa Action Summit
PERSISMA, Marrakech – HM King Mohammed VI, accompanied by HRH Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and HRH Prince Moulay Rachid, chaired, on Wednesday at Marrakech’s Palais des Congrès, the opening ceremony of “Africa Action Summit,” organized on the sidelines of the 22nd Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP22).
The ceremony was marked by a speech delivered by the Sovereign, in which he underlined that Morocco is a committed actor in the task of consolidating regional security and stability.
All types of vulnerabilities are concentrated in Africa, said HM the King. “I suggest that we build an African continent that is resilient to climate change and that commits resolutely to sustainable development,” he added.
The Sovereign stressed the importance for the African country to speak with one voice, demand climate justice as well as mobilize the necessary resources and submit concerted proposals in connection with the fight against climate change.
The Africa Action Summit is an opportunity for African countries to develop a common vision regarding funding and technology transfer.
This high-level meeting is attended by heads of state, government and delegations from 50 African countries.
The Summit also brings together representatives of the Gulf Cooperation Council, the USA, France, African Union, the World Bank (WB) and the African Development Bank (AfDB).
