31 mars 2008
HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid winds up visit to Syria
Damascus, March 30, 2008 - His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid concluded his two-day official visit to the Republic of Syria, after leading his country’s delegation to the Arab Summit.
Syrian president, chairman of this year's summit, Bashar aL-Assad, said in a concluding communiqué, that the Arab states remain committed to the Arab peace initiative, drafted in 2002's Beirut summit meeting.
The Arab peace initiative of 2002 offers Israel peace and normal relations with all Arab countries in return for withdrawal from all territory captured in the 1967 war.
"The continuation by the Arab side to present the Arab peace initiative is tied to Israel executing its commitments in the framework of international resolutions to achieve peace in the region," a Damascus Declaration said.
The statement, read by Arab League chief Amr Moussa, added: "The Arab states decided to evaluate and review Arab strategies and the plan of action regarding reviving the peace process as a prelude to decide on next Arab moves."
This year's summit comes on the heels of several outstanding Arab issues, including the latest Lebanese crisis, the Iraqi volatile situation and the Sudanese Darfor tragedy.
Since 2000, following the outbreak of the second Palestinian uprising, the Arab states began to hold a regular yearly summit to follow up on Arab concerns. This March’s Summit is the twentieth over the past six decades.
30 mars 2008
HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid fosters spirit of excellence in bilateral cooperation
Damascus, March 30, 2008 - His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid met today with President of the Comoros Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi, on the sidelines of the 20th Arab Summit in Damascus, Syria.
Among the issues discussed during the meeting were ways to further strengthen and review bilateral relations and means to boost cooperation between the two countries in the various fields as well as issues of mutual concern.
The two leaders also discussed topics on the Arab summit's agenda and peace efforts aimed at ending the crippling deadlock in Middle East.
His Royal Highness, who heads his country's delegation to the Arab summit, stressed the importance of cooperation among Arab countries to implement the road map to pave the way for a comprehensive peace in the Middle East.
The 20th Arab summit conference is taking the place from March 29th to 30th in Damascus, Syria.
HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid attends dinner banquet
Damascus, March 29, 2008 - His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid attended Saturday evening a dinner banquet hosted by Syrian President Bashar Assad in honour of Arab Delegates to the 20th Arab summit conference.
The 20th Arab Summit concluded its first day meetings Saturday during which the Kingdom of Morocco was led by His Royal Highness.
This year's summit comes on the heels of several enormous Arab issues, including the latest Lebanese crisis, the Iraqi volatile situation and the Sudanese Darfor disaster.
HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid brings renewed hope of peace to Arab Summit
Damascus, March 29, 2008 - Acknowledging the important role of the 20th Arab summit conference in boosting the peace process, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid reaffirmed His support of all efforts by Arab and international parties to implement the road map, to pave the way for a comprehensive peace in the Middle East.
Taking part in a closed-door session Saturday at the Arab summit in Syria, His Royal Highness affirmed the importance of the summit and contribution to the activation of joint Arab action and solidarity to confront the great challenges facing the Arab nations.
His Royal Highness seized the chance of the current summit to greet the leaders participating in the Arab summit and voiced hope and confidence that the summit will reach realistic resolutions and proposals, particularly in contribution to boost the march of joint Arab action and help maintain peace and stability in the region and the whole world, whatever challenges facing the nation.
His Royal Highness unyielding His total commitment to a comprehensive peace process gave an eloquent personal perspective as He renewed call for active engagement in Middle East peace.
Syria welcomed His Royal Highness’ presence at the 20th Arab summit and hailed His wise policy and achievements to improve Arab-Arab relations to develop and reinforce common Arab action, which had proven its success and had become a model worth emulating.
During the session, topics tabled on the agenda of the summit focus a great part on the situation in the Arab region, especially in the Palestinian territories and Iraq, besides stressing the vital importance of implementing the roadmap for peace as a key step towards reviving the Middle East peace process.
29 mars 2008
Arab leaders pose for a family photo
Arab leaders pose for a family photo prior to the opening ceremony of the Arab summit in Damascus on March 29, 2008.
Front row (L-R) Morocco's Prince Moulay Rachid, Comoros Islands President Ahmed Abdullah Sambi, Palestinain president Mahmud Abbas, Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, Sudanese President Omar al-Beshir, Libyan Leader Moamer al-Kadhafi, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, United Arab Emirates's President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahayan, Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Ahmed al-Sabah and Mauritanian President Sidi Mohamed Ould Cheikh Abdallhi.
HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid kicks off state visit to Syria
Damascus, March 29, 2008 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid arrived in Syria's capital Damascus Saturday early morning, kicking off his several-day state visit to the Middle-East country, where He will also participate in the 20th Arab Summit scheduled to be held from March 29-30.
His Royal Highness was received at Damascus International Airport by vice President Farouk al-Shara, the Moroccan Foreign Minister, the Syrian ambassador in Rabat and the Moroccan ambassador in Damascus and the Moroccan Delegate to the Arab League.
Following a short rest at the VIP Lounge, His Royal Highness headed for his official residence, reported Syria’s news agency SANA.
HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid graces horse race breeding his name
Casablanca, March 28, 2008 -- To position the Kingdom of Morocco as the leading tourism destination, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid patronized Friday horse racing challenge that kicks start racing season in the Kingdom with the inaugural race of the HRH Prince Moulay Rachid Grand Prix in Casablanca.
Continuing to pursue initiatives that facilitate improvements and enhance tourism business and product development, His Royal Highness works with partner organizations to increase participation and to develop effective programs to promote the tourism industry and provide recognition of excellence for people and organizations.
His Royal Highness, who witnessed horse racing challenge, expressed thanks to the organizers' keen efforts and excellent planning of the prestigious event that will further increase the Kingdom’s profile.
The HRH Prince Moulay Rachid Grand Prix, endured by His Royal Highness’ patronage, marked a new chapter in the development of the country that can help to attract investment to broaden the economic base and create new jobs for people.
The event then continued with His Royal Highness, who looked radiating charm in a tailor made suit, giving away the trophy to the winners.
28 mars 2008
HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid puts forward sophisticated magnitude to safeguard sport tourism industry
Rabat, March 28, 2008 -- Aligned with His efforts to back the sport tourism industry in Morocco, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid highlighted the Grand Prix of Morocco 2008 in Universal Trench organized by of the Royal Moroccan Federation for Hunting Shotgun Shooting.
The competition takes place at the shooting club “Les Chênes" de tir et loisir” in Rabat from March 28 to 30 this year.
His Royal Highness, President of the Royal Moroccan Federation for Hunting Shotgun Shooting, highlighted the ability of Morocco's sport tourism industry to increase competitiveness and improve measurement of tourism’s performance and impact on the economy.
Seeing the competitiveness of country’s travel and tourism industry, His Royal Highness continues to streamline the implementation of policies and programs that take into consideration national tourism economic benefits.
To back Grand Prix of Morocco 2008 in entering a phase of phenomenal growth, His Royal Highness has lent His eminent name to the trophy that is carrying prize money of 100,000 DH.
In addition, the premises of this modern shooting club in Rabat meet high technical standards and requirements for organizing competitions on an international level, which will satisfied the quality of targets as well as excellent hospitality, experience the unique and unforgettable atmosphere and witness beautiful sport achievements.
The Universal Trench is also referred to as Five Trap. Five traps are installed in a trench in front of the shooting stands, all set at different angles, elevations and speeds, and upon the call of 'Pull' by the shooter any one of the five machines, selected at random, will be released. Horizontal angles can vary from 0 degrees to 45 degrees either side of the centre line and target distance is between 60 and 70 metres. Elevation can vary, as in other trap disciplines between 1.5 and 3.5 metres above ground level.
27 mars 2008
HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid bolsters military strength in Mediterranean
Ksar Sghir, March 24, 2008- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid continues to push for naval development as He formally launched the project of military navy port on the country's Mediterranean coast in the town of Ksar Sghir, which will be the first of its kind in the Kingdom.
During his visit, His Royal Highness toured the construction zone, discussed various aspects of the operation with senior executives and greeted the project team.
His Royal Highness, the Colonel with the Royal Moroccan Navy, also expressed keenness to promote and develop the naval sector in Morocco, stemmed from His commitments.
Navy holds a special place in the Prince's soul and needs a shield as it can play very important role in the development of Morocco.
The facility serving as a homeport for the Moroccan Royal Marine ships patrolling the Gibraltar Strait and Mediterranean region will be built at a total cost of 1.39 billion Moroccan Dirhams (187 million U.S. dollars) and is scheduled to be completed by 2010.
26 mars 2008
Navy blue HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid hosted luncheon in honour of FAR
Ksar Sghir, March 24, 2008 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid hosted Monday a luncheon in honour of Forces Armées Royales (FAR) in Ksar Sghir, Morocco.
Astonishing looking 37-year-old prince in the navy gala-uniform of the marines, who has completed military navy training in July 1994, is the Colonel with the Royal Moroccan Navy.
During the luncheon program, His Royal Highness reiterated his persisted effective support to the Royal Armed Forces and expressed gratitude to the brave men and women in uniform serving their nation.
The luncheon took place in Ksar Sghir, 40km from Tangier. Also present during the luncheon were the Prime Minister and senior officers of the General Staff FAR, together with several other officials from country.
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