{"id":65000,"date":"2026-06-21T09:39:58","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T09:39:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=65000"},"modified":"2026-06-21T09:39:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T09:39:58","slug":"fourth-edition-of-the-marrakesh-economic-parliamentary-forum-for-the-euro-mediterranean-and-gulf-regions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/fourth-edition-of-the-marrakesh-economic-parliamentary-forum-for-the-euro-mediterranean-and-gulf-regions\/","title":{"rendered":"Fourth Edition of the Marrakesh Economic Parliamentary Forum for the Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf Regions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65004\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Morocco-Forum.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Morocco-Forum.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Morocco-Forum-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Morocco-Forum-218x150.jpg 218w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><strong>Marrakesh\/ Morocco \u2013 The Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) opened the Fourth Edition of the Marrakesh Economic Parliamentary Forum for the Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf Regions, convened with the House of Councillors of the Kingdom of Morocco, under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and, for the first time, in partnership with the Parliamentary Network of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on 19 June 2026.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Welcoming participants, H.E. Hon. Mohamed Ould Errachid, President of the House of Councillors of the Kingdom of Morocco and President of the Association of Senates, Shoora and Equivalent Councils of Africa and the Arab World (ASEECA), underlined that the Forum has progressively established itself as a leading platform for parliamentary economic dialogue, bringing together legislators, economic actors, and institutional stakeholders.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">In his opening remarks, H.E. Hon. Giulio Centemero, (Italy) President of PAM, referred to the ongoing geo-economic fragmentation and the growing complexity of the international environment, emphasizing the need to translate dialogue into concrete action, foster strategic partnerships, and advance shared prosperity.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">The ceremony also featured an address by H.E. Hon. Rachid Talbi El Alami, President of the House of Representatives of the Kingdom of Morocco, delivered on his behalf by H.E Hon. Mohamed Sabbari, First Vice President of the House of Representatives, who stressed the growing relevance of South-South cooperation based on knowledge sharing, technology transfer, and inclusive development, with particular attention to Africa as an essential component of regional cooperation and economic integration.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">H.E. Hon. Mehdi Tazi, President of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM), highlighted that economic growth cannot be separated from food security, climate resilience, and sustainable water management. He also underlined the importance of investing in youth, innovation, entrepreneurship, SMEs, startups, digital technologies, and artificial intelligence to create jobs and enhance Africa\u2019s competitiveness.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">H.E. Sen. Suhair Al-Ali, (Jordan) PAM Vice-President and President of the PAM Second Standing Committee, recalled that, over the past 20 years, PAM has established itself as the leading parliamentary platform in the region and as a key voice of its parliamentarians in international fora. She also highlighted PAM\u2019s continued engagement with the private sector, including through cooperation with the Association of the Mediterranean Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASCAME), to promote inclusive economic growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Hon. Sven Clement of Luxembourg, Chair of the Parliamentary Network of the World Bank and IMF reaffirmed the Network\u2019s commitment to working closely with PAM. He also invited participants to continue the dialogue at the Global Parliamentary Forum of the World Bank and IMF, to be held in Bangkok this October.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">The Opening Ceremony continued with keynote addresses by representatives of the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco, reflecting the strategic importance of the Forum for national, regional, and international cooperation, as well as Morocco\u2019s commitment to sustainable development, economic transformation, investment, and inclusive growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"GXW7rXC01C\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/khurram-suggests-pakistan-africa-defense-cooperation-dialogue-experts-say-islamabad-has-few-years-to-tap-real-potential-of-the-continent-india-china-eu-forged-close-partnership\/\">Khurram Suggests Pakistan Africa Defense Cooperation Dialogue | Experts Say, Islamabad has Few Years to Tap Real Potential of the Continent | India, China, EU Forged Close Partnership<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Khurram Suggests Pakistan Africa Defense Cooperation Dialogue | Experts Say, Islamabad has Few Years to Tap Real Potential of the Continent | India, China, EU Forged Close Partnership&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/khurram-suggests-pakistan-africa-defense-cooperation-dialogue-experts-say-islamabad-has-few-years-to-tap-real-potential-of-the-continent-india-china-eu-forged-close-partnership\/embed\/#?secret=OpLadyIRPO#?secret=GXW7rXC01C\" data-secret=\"GXW7rXC01C\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Interventions were delivered by H.E. Hon. Nizar Baraka, Minister of Equipment and Water; H.E. Hon. Younes Sekkouri, Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment and Skills; H.E. Hon. Ryad Mezzour, Minister of Industry and Trade; H.E. Mr. Abdessamad Kayouh, Minister of Transport and Logistic; H.E. Mrs. Naima Ben Yahia, Minister of Solidarity, Social Integration and Family; H.E. Hon. Karim Zidane, Delegate Minister to the Head of Government in charge of Investment, Convergence and the Evaluation of Public Policies; and\u00a0<a name=\"OLE_LINK2\"><\/a>H.E. Mr. Omar Hejira, Secretary of State to the Minister of Industry and Trade, in charge of Foreign Trade.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">The Forum also benefited from the participation of Presidents of PAM Parliaments and regional inter-parliamentary unions, whose keynote addresses focused on economic integration, multilateral cooperation, regional stability, sustainable development, South-South cooperation, innovation, and public-private partnerships.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Interventions were delivered by H.E. Mr. Mohamed Abou El Enein, President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean (PA-UfM) and President Emeritus of PAM; H.E. Mr. Rolando Patricio Gonzalez, President of the Parliament of Latin America and the Caribbean (PARLATINO); H.E. Hadja M\u00e9mounatou Ibrahima, President of the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS); H.E. Mr. Ren\u00e9 Daniel Camacho Quezada, President of the Andean Parliament (PARLANDINO); H.E. Ms. Karla Lisbeth Guti\u00e9rrez Herrera, President of the Central American Parliament (PARLACEN); H.E. Mr. Tomas Zambrano, President of the National Congress of the Republic of Honduras and First Vice President Pro Tempore of the Forum of Chairpersons of Legislative Assemblies of Central America, the Caribbean and Mexico (FOPREL); H.E. Mr. Mohammed Ahmed Alyammahi, President of the Arab Parliament; H.E. Mr. Abdelilah Hifdi, President of the African Parliamentarians\u2019 Network of Development Evaluation (APNODE); and H.E. Mr. Rodrigo Gamarra, President of MERCOSUR\u2013PARLASUR.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">The Opening Ceremony also featured keynote addresses by Speakers and Presidents of Senates, National Assemblies and African institutions, focusing on regional cooperation, economic integration, institutional dialogue, and sustainable development.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Interventions were delivered by H.E. Dr Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey, President of the Consultative Council for Refoundation, Republic of Niger; H.E. Mr. Abdou Moustadroine, President of the Assembly of the Union of the Comoros; H.E. Mrs. Lindiwe Dlamini, President of the Senate of the Kingdom of Eswatini; H.E. Mr. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament of the Republic of Ghana; H.E. Mr. Dileita Mohamed Dileita, President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Djibouti; H.E. Mrs. Nyonblee Karnga Lawrence, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Republic of Liberia; and H.E. Mr. Mamadou Satigui Diakite, President of the High Council of Local Authorities of the Republic of Mali.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65003\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Marrakesh-Economic-Parliamentary-Forum.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Marrakesh-Economic-Parliamentary-Forum.jpg 450w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Marrakesh-Economic-Parliamentary-Forum-300x176.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><em><strong>Pakistan is being represented by Secretary Inter Paliamentary Speakers Conference Ms Misbah Khar.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">H.E. Mr. Abdulla Nasser Alsubaey, Vice-President of PAM and Head of the Delegation of the State of Qatar to PAM, highlighted the Forum\u2019s growing role as a platform for advancing dialogue, sustainable development, and economic cooperation across the Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf regions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">In his remarks, he underlined that the Forum is taking place amid an increasingly unstable regional and global environment, where conflicts, geopolitical tensions, and disruptions to maritime trade are undermining global supply chains, economic stability, and the ability of countries\u2014particularly emerging and vulnerable economies\u2014to meet their development objectives.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">H.E. Ambassador Prof. Abdulsalam AlMadani, Chairman of the PAM Centre for Global Studies (CGS), presented the main achievements of CGS, stressing the importance of investing in human capital, knowledge, skills, and opportunities for young generations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Hon. Guglielmo Picchi, (Italy) President of SACE, highlighted the role of investment, export support, private sector engagement, and economic cooperation, reaffirming SACE\u2019s readiness to support new initiatives based on equal partnerships, mutual benefit, trust, and a win-win approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">The Opening Ceremony concluded with the presentation of the outcomes of the 20th PAM Plenary Session, held in Budva, Montenegro, by Hon. Dejan Djurovic, PAM Vice-President and Head of the Montenegro Delegation to PAM, who highlighted the success of the First Summit of Speakers and Presidents of Parliament, PAM\u2019s expanding diplomatic engagement, and the role of parliamentary diplomacy in strengthening dialogue and democratic resilience.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"kld2R3KYtT\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-march-april-2026\/\">Pakistan in the World \u2013 March \/ April 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Pakistan in the World \u2013 March \/ April 2026&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-march-april-2026\/embed\/#?secret=BHpNtf9h8L#?secret=kld2R3KYtT\" data-secret=\"kld2R3KYtT\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Marrakesh\/ Morocco \u2013 The Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) opened the Fourth Edition of the Marrakesh Economic Parliamentary Forum for the Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf Regions, convened with the House of Councillors of the Kingdom of Morocco, under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and, for the first time, in partnership [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":65004,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[46],"tags":[2500,349,8513,862,165],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65000"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=65000"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65000\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":65006,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65000\/revisions\/65006"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/65004"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=65000"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=65000"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=65000"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}