Morocco: Newly Appointed El Mansouri Opens Talks With Political Parties
A day after being named by King Mohammed VI, PAM leader Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri began consultations to form the next government, offering dialogue to all parties including the Islamist PJD.
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Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, president of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), which finished first in Morocco's recent legislative elections, began talks on Wednesday with political parties to form the country's next government.
The discussions come a day after King Mohammed VI appointed El Mansouri to lead the government formation process following the PAM's showing at the polls.
El Mansouri said she was extending what she called "the hand of dialogue" to all political formations, including the Islamist Justice and Development Party (PJD), as she works to build a coalition in a parliament described as particularly fragmented.
That fragmentation means El Mansouri will likely need support from several parties with differing platforms to secure a working majority.
Her appointment marks a significant step in Morocco's government formation process, with her outreach to the PJD expected to draw close attention from observers of Moroccan politics.
Sources
- Maroc: après sa nomination, Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri entame les discussions avec les partis — RFI — Français
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