MEDI1TV Afrique : Matin infos - 22/02/2024
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00:12 Welcome everyone, it's time for the newspaper. Here are the headlines.
00:16 His Majesty King Mohammed VI received this Wednesday at the Royal Palace of Rabat Pedro Sanchez.
00:23 The visit of the Spanish government chief is part of the continuity of the new phase of bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Kingdom of Spain.
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00:36 Spain reiterates its position of support for the Moroccan plan of autonomy as a solution to the artificial conflict on the Moroccan Sahara.
00:44 Madrid has decided to move forward in the implementation of the Spanish-Moroccan roadmap adopted in April 2022.
00:55 Accused by 15 presidential candidates in Senegal of bad will, President Makisal will speak on Thursday to say what his plans are in view of the organization of a scrutiny initially planned for February 25 and which he had reported.
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01:18 His Majesty King Mohammed VI received this Wednesday at the Royal Palace of Rabat Pedro Sanchez.
01:25 The president of the government is on a business visit to Morocco.
01:29 This visit is part of the continuity of the new phase of bilateral relations started since the meeting between His Majesty the King and the president of the Spanish government in April.
01:42 In April 2022, on the occasion of this audience, the president of the Spanish government reiterated to His Majesty the King the position of Spain,
01:54 given the joint statement of April 2022, considering the Moroccan initiative of autonomy as the most serious, realistic and credible basis for the resolution of this dispute.
02:05 His Majesty the King and His Excellency Mr. Pedro Sanchez highlighted the unique prospects of cooperation between the two neighboring countries,
02:15 namely the joint organization with Portugal of the World Cup of Football 2030, which constitutes an additional lever for strengthening bilateral relations.
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02:27 His Majesty the King Mohammed VI offered Wednesday in Rabat a lunch in honor of the president of the Spanish government.
02:37 The Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs José Manuel Alvarez and the other members of the Spanish delegation were invited to this lunch.
02:46 On the Moroccan side, the president of the Chamber of Representatives, Rashid Talbi Alami, the Minister of the Interior, Abdelwafel Ftid,
02:53 the Minister of Foreign Affairs of African Cooperation and Moroccan Residents Abroad, and the ambassador of Morocco to Spain, Kalima Benyaic, were invited to this lunch.
03:05 Pedro Sanchez reiterated the position of support for Spain on the Moroccan level of autonomy.
03:15 The Spanish government's president reaffirmed the position of his government expressed in the joint statement adopted on April 7, 2022
03:25 and the joint statement issued by the public at the end of the work of the 12th session of the meeting of the Moroccan-Spanish level on February 2, 2023.
03:35 Pedro Sanchez stressed that Spain's position on the Sahara issue was clearly expressed in these two statements,
03:42 which consider the autonomy plan as the most serious, realistic and credible basis for the resolution of this dispute.
03:51 Spain is determined to move forward in the implementation of the Moroccan-Spanish road map adopted in April 2022.
04:03 The adoption of this roadmap has helped to strengthen strategic partnership.
04:10 This is what Pedro Sanchez said at a press conference.
04:15 Pedro Sanchez also congratulated himself on the exemplary cooperation with Morocco in terms of migration.
04:23 "Migration flows management is a very important area in the cooperation between the two kingdoms,"
04:30 the Spanish government's president said at a press conference.
04:34 He noted that his country is perfectly satisfied with cooperation with Morocco in the field of fighting against irregular migration.
04:46 In an exclusive interview with Mediain TV, the former head of the Spanish government José Luis Zapatero
04:57 described the relations between Morocco and Spain as "very positive". Let's listen to an excerpt.
05:03 "A very positive relationship between Morocco and Spain, between Spain and Morocco."
05:13 "Currently, in my opinion, relations between Morocco and Spain are very positive.
05:18 The visit of the Spanish government's president, Pedro Sanchez, to the Kingdom of Morocco,
05:22 aims to certify, accredit and consolidate this relationship,
05:26 potentially representing the best moment in the history of the relations between the two countries.
05:31 As a result, I give great importance to this visit."
05:35 "From a political point of view, trust plays a key role in the political relationship between the two countries,
05:44 with great mutual trust between the two governments.
05:48 On the economic level, the volume of trade is at its highest level.
05:52 In terms of security and assistance to the migration challenge and security for the two nations,
05:58 the collaboration is exceptional."
06:01 "In both countries, the collaboration is extraordinary. This is of great importance."
06:07 "This is of great importance, especially at a historical moment,
06:10 when many conflicts break out around the world, affecting almost all continents and involving many countries.
06:16 We could well live a period of unprecedented tension since the Second World War.
06:21 In this context, the positive example of relations between the two neighboring countries
06:25 with such an intense history, such as between Spain and Morocco,
06:28 within Europe and the international community, is extremely encouraging.
06:33 This is a reason for satisfaction, which we should all salute."
06:39 "Morocco and Spain maintain high-level political, economic, cultural and humanitarian relations,
06:45 which constitute a model of partnership between the North and the South.
06:49 These relations are based on the foundations of wisdom, understanding and common interest
06:55 to build a multifaceted and multidimensional partnership and development."
07:00 It is a question of two kingdoms, whose union goes beyond common history and geographical proximity.
07:08 Respect, trust and close cooperation in various areas unite Morocco and Spain.
07:14 The unprecedented roadmap adopted in April 2022, during the visit of the Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez
07:21 to Morocco at the invitation of His Majesty King Mohammed VI,
07:24 clearly embodies the will of the two states to strengthen their relations.
07:28 This ambitious and sustainable roadmap defines the guiding principles to establish a global partnership
07:34 and renew it in order to meet the current challenges.
07:37 Spain considers the Autonomy Initiative as the most realistic and credible basis
07:41 to resolve the artificial conflict in the Moroccan Sahara.
07:44 A position that Madrid asserted during the declaration that crowned the 12th session of the High-Level Meeting,
07:51 which was held in February last year in Rabat,
07:53 and during the visit of the Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Alvarez in Rabat in December.
08:00 Harmony, dynamism, complementarity, commitment and a winning-winning relationship
08:05 are the determining principles of economic relations between the two kingdoms.
08:10 The bilateral economic partnership has enabled sustainable dynamism in trade
08:16 and to implement high-value joint development projects.
08:20 The volume of trade between Spain and Morocco reached 20 billion euros in 2023.
08:25 Spain is the first client and supplier of Morocco,
08:29 while Morocco is the third trading partner of Spain,
08:32 apart from the European Union, after the United States and the United Kingdom.
08:36 The trust-based relations are also embodied in the treatment of security issues
08:41 such as terrorism, illegal immigration and organized crime.
08:45 The joint organization of the World Cup 2030 between Morocco, Spain and Portugal
08:50 constitutes the cornerstone of the roadmap and will highlight, on the one hand,
08:54 the partnership and the Spanish-Moroccan friendship,
08:56 and on the other hand, the partnership between Europe and Africa.
09:02 For Mustafa Aglay, a specialist in Spanish-Moroccan relations,
09:06 this visit is part of the framework for the consolidation of friendship relations
09:11 between Morocco and Spain.
09:14 It is a visit of consolidation, and above all,
09:19 we have a lot of work to do to bring us closer after this crisis we have had,
09:26 and so it is time to resume all possible relations.
09:31 I believe that there is more than just the neighborhood,
09:34 we can talk about historical links,
09:41 and so it is a great opportunity to restart a real cooperation,
09:51 whether cultural or economic, and also to get to know each other better.
09:59 Michael Langley is in Morocco on royal instruction.
10:03 The Commander-in-Chief of the US Command for Africa
10:07 was received by Abdeltaif Lodhi,
10:10 Minister of Defence,
10:12 and Delegate to the Chief of the Government in charge of the National Defence Administration.
10:17 An opportunity seized by the two men to express their satisfaction
10:22 with the level of excellence achieved by the military cooperation relations
10:26 between Morocco and the United States.
10:28 I invite you to listen to Michael Langley, Commander of the African Command.
10:32 Because this is an extension, and this is also symbolic of our deepened relationship.
10:38 The deepening of our bilateral relations is a symbolic of the solid relations
10:43 between the United States and Morocco.
10:45 We know that the relationship between the two countries dates back to 1777,
10:49 since the recognition by Morocco of the independence of the United States.
10:53 Today, we are confronted with a number of global events
10:59 characterized by relative regional stability.
11:03 We have common values that we must exploit to build bridges.
11:08 The last time I was here was African Lion 23.
11:13 Our African partners, as well as others,
11:20 was a demonstration of our deepened relationship.
11:25 What we have shown and exposed with our African partners
11:28 was a demonstration of our solid relations to establish security.
11:32 A security that leads us to establish peace across the African continent.
11:36 Morocco, which is our precious partner and member of NATO,
11:40 has demonstrated its expertise in matters of security.
11:43 It showed it during African Lion 2023,
11:46 and I know it will show it again during African Lion 2024.
11:50 Today, by continuing our cooperation relations,
11:53 we have discussed these issues,
11:55 because we are going to do more and better with other African partners.
11:59 In international news,
12:08 Israel launched on Thursday night two new air strikes against Jaffa,
12:14 in the south of Gaza,
12:16 as it is beginning to talk about establishing a truce on Palestinian territory.
12:24 While 2.2 million people,
12:26 the vast majority of the population,
12:29 are threatened with famine in Gaza,
12:31 according to the UN,
12:33 humanitarian organizations are denouncing strikes against their facilities.
12:38 Israel's air force conducted a dozen strikes against Jaffa.
12:42 No results were available in the immediate area of Jaffa.
12:47 It is the last bastion of Hamas.
12:50 Under the leadership of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,
12:54 Israel is determined to launch an offensive,
12:56 despite international protests.
12:59 While the Israeli army is intensifying its attacks on Palestinian territory,
13:06 famine is spreading in the Gaza Strip.
13:09 Humanitarian aid will be sent to Gaza by Rafah via Egypt,
13:13 but without a route to the north,
13:15 and made almost impossible by Israeli bombings.
13:20 On the 138th day,
13:25 Israeli bombings continue without a break,
13:27 through the Palestinian territory.
13:30 With insufficient humanitarian aid,
13:33 and subject to the Israeli green light,
13:35 the situation is particularly alarming.
13:37 The Gaza Strip is threatened with famine,
13:40 according to the UN,
13:41 2.2 million people,
13:43 the vast majority of the population,
13:45 are threatened with famine in the Gaza Strip.
13:47 The dreaded humanitarian catastrophe is taking place,
13:50 especially in Rafah.
13:52 There is no milk, no food, no water,
13:54 no water, no food, no water,
13:56 we are starving.
13:58 There is no milk, no food, no water,
14:00 in just a month I lost 25 kilos.
14:03 We cannot continue to live like this.
14:05 We cannot do anything,
14:07 we cannot find water to drink,
14:09 bread is expensive, everything is expensive.
14:11 No washing, no washing, no washing, no washing,
14:13 no washing, no washing, no washing,
14:15 no washing, no washing, no washing,
14:17 We lack food and all kinds of food.
14:19 There is no meat, no chicken, no fish,
14:21 everything on the market.
14:23 It's beans and lentils.
14:25 People are tired.
14:26 We have been suffering from this situation for five months.
14:28 There is no salt, no sugar,
14:30 there is nothing available.
14:32 The Palestinian Red Crescent called on the UN institutions
14:35 to intensify their aid,
14:37 especially for the northern areas of the Gaza Strip.
14:39 The army has indicated that it will intensify its operations in Khan Younes.
14:42 Doctors Without Borders is on its side.
14:44 It was announced during the night that a shelter was hosting UN members
14:47 and their families had been hit by an Israeli strike
14:49 in the west of Khan Younes.
14:51 Rafah remains under the radar of the Israeli army.
14:53 Prime Minister Netanyahu is part of these threats.
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