MEDI1TV Afrique : Matin infos - 13/03/2024
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00:05 It's time for the news. Thank you for joining us on Mediantv at the start of this edition.
00:10 On very high royal instructions, Morocco is deploying a humanitarian operation
00:16 of food aid for the Palestinian population of Gaza and the Holy City of Al-Quds.
00:26 The royal initiative to send emergency aid to Gaza is very much appreciated by the Palestinians.
00:32 Several reactions also salute this humanitarian action of Morocco.
00:37 In this newspaper also, in the United States, Joe Biden and his rival Donald Trump
00:45 have obtained enough delegates on Tuesdays to ensure the investment of their party
00:50 for the presidential election in November.
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00:58 We open this newspaper with our special file dedicated to the Moroccan deployment
01:03 of humanitarian aid for the population of Gaza and Al-Quds.
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01:26 His Majesty King Mohammed VI, President of the Al-Quds Committee,
01:30 has given his very high instructions to deploy a humanitarian operation of food aid
01:35 for the Palestinian population of Gaza and the Holy City of Al-Quds.
01:41 This is indicated by a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
01:44 the African Cooperation and the Moroccans living abroad.
01:48 This aid, which coincides with the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan,
01:52 is used to appease the suffering of the Palestinian population,
01:55 and in particular their most vulnerable categories.
02:02 Morocco is the first country to embark on this unprecedented land route
02:07 with humanitarian aid, which will be delivered directly to the beneficiary population.
02:12 This large-scale operation confirms the efficient commitment
02:17 and the continued request of His Majesty King Mohammed VI,
02:21 President of the Al-Quds Committee, in favor of the Palestinian cause.
02:26 Development.
02:31 This is a precious aid, in the beginning of Ramadan,
02:34 intended to appease the suffering of the population in the Gaza Strip and in the city of Al-Quds.
02:40 His Majesty King Mohammed VI, President of the Al-Quds Committee,
02:43 gave his instructions to deploy a humanitarian operation of food aid by land route.
02:49 According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
02:52 the aid is composed of more than 40 tons of food supplies,
02:56 including first-need food, in addition to the institutional aid deployed
03:01 through the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity.
03:04 His Majesty the King wanted to take charge of the sovereign's personal belongings,
03:09 a large part of the aid to be delivered,
03:11 in particular those intended for the feeding and feeding of the poor.
03:15 At the same time, and on high royal instructions,
03:18 the Al-Quds Agency will provide food aid to the population of the city of Al-Quds,
03:23 a total of 2,000 food baskets, benefiting 2,000 families.
03:27 Makdesi will be distributed and 1,000 meals will be served daily in favor of the Palestinians of the Holy City.
03:34 The aid also provides the provision of the hospital in Jerusalem,
03:38 a coordination room for emergencies.
03:41 The Ministry specifies that since the launch of the armed hostilities more than five months ago,
03:46 Morocco is the first country to be driven by this land route,
03:50 Karam Abou Salim, its humanitarian aid, which will be delivered directly to the beneficiary population.
03:57 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs specifies that since the launch of the armed hostilities more than five months ago,
04:08 Morocco is the first country to be driven by this land route,
04:12 Karam Abou Salim, its humanitarian aid.
04:15 We listen to Zakaria Boutaheb about this.
04:18 What we said a long time ago,
04:21 when Morocco decided to resume its diplomatic cooperation mechanisms with Israel,
04:27 we discussed whether there is a possibility to open a window of opportunity to make things go forward.
04:35 On the ground, first of all, of humanitarian, social and multi-sectorial action,
04:41 but at the same time, to allow, thanks to continuous pressure,
04:45 to resume talks, especially between Palestinians and Israelis.
04:49 Morocco, in the person of His Majesty President Al-Quds of the Al-Quds Committee,
04:54 but let's recall an important thing.
04:56 A few months ago, Morocco worked to reopen a passageway in the Swiss-Jordan region.
05:02 And so, here we are today,
05:04 facing something that we could call the resultant benefit of Morocco's diplomatic action
05:11 with the Israeli authorities, as well as with the Jordanian authorities,
05:17 because they have a role in terms of managing the places of worship to Al-Quds and Sharif.
05:22 And also, given Morocco's credibility,
05:25 with regard to its partners such as the United States, and others such as the European Union.
05:29 And so, in the end, we could say that it is thanks to Morocco's status,
05:33 thanks to its attractiveness, thanks to its credibility,
05:36 that the Israeli authorities were receptive to the Moroccan demand,
05:42 to the Moroccan tolerance, to allow the road to be paved,
05:45 which this time is humanitarian aid to the suffering Gazans.
05:51 I also propose to you the reaction of Morocco following the Moroccan initiative to send aid to Gaza.
06:01 This initiative of His Majesty the King is a realization of the important role
06:10 that His Majesty plays as President of the Al-Quds Committee
06:14 and of his support to the Palestinian people for decades.
06:18 But above all, at the present time, with the difficult situation of the Palestinians,
06:22 we wish the end of the war and the propagation of peace.
06:25 This initiative also highlights the role of the Kingdom
06:30 in support of the Muslim people, in this case, the Palestinian people.
06:35 It is also a realization of the kindness and generosity of the Moroccan people
06:40 and its solidarity towards its brothers in the besieged territories.
06:44 First of all, this initiative is not the first of His Majesty the King,
06:53 who plays the role of Commander of the Believers,
06:55 as well as that of the President of the Al-Quds Committee.
06:58 His Majesty the King is a Moroccan,
07:01 and this initiative reflects the traditions, education and values of the Moroccans.
07:05 The Moroccan people has carried out several initiatives in solidarity with the Palestinian people,
07:15 as proof of support for the operation conducted under the high instructions of His Majesty the King,
07:19 which values all the initiatives of Moroccan citizens.
07:22 The Palestinian case is omnipresent in Morocco's foreign policy.
07:26 It is present in several communiqués of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
07:30 It is not unusual for our Kingdom to condemn from day one
07:42 the violence suffered by the Palestinian people.
07:44 His Majesty the King is the President of the Al-Quds Committee,
07:48 which brings concretely and not only by words,
07:51 its support to the Palestinian brothers.
07:53 The Serbian Kingdom condemns this massacre that is taking place in Palestine.
07:57 Yes, first of all, in an international political context,
08:15 where there is clearly an impotence
08:18 to get emergency aid to the Palestinians of Gaza,
08:22 the fact that Morocco, under the direction of His Majesty the King,
08:26 can do it through a land route,
08:29 is already a political performance,
08:32 a humanitarian performance,
08:34 and it also shows the interest of Morocco
08:37 to come to aid these sinister populations.
08:40 In addition, this also confirms that Morocco supports the Palestinian cause,
08:46 not through meaningless slogans,
08:48 but through concrete actions,
08:50 in coming to aid these populations in need,
08:53 whether they are in Gaza,
08:55 or whether they are in the Palestinian territories,
08:57 whether they are in Jerusalem.
08:58 And that confirms the particular, primordial interest
09:02 that the Moroccan people,
09:04 that His Majesty the King Mohammed VI,
09:06 gives to this Palestinian cause,
09:08 and his personal investment to achieve a ceasefire,
09:12 a truce, to be able to put an end to this conflict.
09:16 For the humanitarian aid sent to Palestine,
09:20 the operation was conducted under the instructions of His Majesty the King Mohammed VI,
09:24 the sovereign, and also the president of the Al-Quds Committee.
09:27 We suggest you to see in more detail
09:30 the organization of this committee,
09:32 with this story from Sheima Fekli.
09:34 The Al-Quds Committee, an Arab-Islamic institution,
09:40 formed in 1975 by the member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation,
09:45 a realization of the importance that the member states
09:48 have in the preservation of the Holy City
09:51 and in the preservation of its religious and cultural heritage.
09:54 The presidency of the Al-Quds Committee was entrusted to His Majesty the King Hassan II,
09:59 in recognition of his efforts in the coordination of Arab and Islamic efforts
10:03 aimed at restoring the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.
10:07 In 1999, His Majesty the King Mohammed VI succeeded his father
10:12 and continues to this day to bear this responsibility with devotion and competence.
10:18 The missions of the Al-Quds Committee are divided into two parts.
10:21 The first touches on politics and diplomacy,
10:24 while the second touches on social issues on the ground.
10:27 The committee, whose headquarters is located in Rabat,
10:30 has its virtues in this direction,
10:32 has supported all initiatives aimed at establishing a just and global peace,
10:35 in the region in particular, by affirming sovereignty over Al-Quds.
10:39 The organization is concerned with the protection of the Holy City
10:43 and the preservation of its religious, cultural and human heritage.
10:47 It is also concerned with the implementation of social projects
10:50 with a concrete impact on the inhabitants of the city
10:53 in various aspects of their daily lives.
10:55 For its part, the Al-Quds Household Agency is a social and humanitarian organization affiliated with the Al-Quds Committee.
11:02 It is placed under the patronage of His Majesty the King Mohammed VI.
11:06 The Agency has, for its part, implemented social projects in Al-Quds
11:09 to contribute to the protection of the Holy City,
11:12 to the preservation of its religious and cultural heritage,
11:15 as well as to the support of its inhabitants.
11:17 And also know that a first boat loaded with food is on its way this Wednesday
11:24 for the Gaza Strip, where the population is threatened by famine,
11:28 in addition to the bombings after five months of war between Israel and Hamas,
11:32 which is on the horizon.
11:36 Faced with the insufficiency of aid,
11:38 arriving by land route in the territory devastated by months of war,
11:42 the international community seeks to diversify the routes of passage via air leaves,
11:47 again with this pilot project of maritime corridors between Cyprus and Gaza.
11:51 The boat of the Spanish NGO Open Arms, loaded with 200 tons of food,
11:55 will leave the port of Capriot on Tuesday,
11:58 taking over a corridor set up by the European Union and several countries.
12:01 It should take several days to arrive on the Gaza Strip,
12:05 according to Laura Lanousa, spokesperson of this organization.
12:29 In Tunisia, President Kays Saïd has summoned this Tuesday two of his ministers,
12:34 the Minister of Transport and Culture,
12:38 and the Minister of Culture and Tourism,
12:43 and the Minister of Transport and Culture,
12:48 since October 2021.
12:51 Kays Saïd was elected in October 2019,
12:54 and has been in power since July 25, 2021,
12:59 and has been in power since July 25, 2021,
13:01 and can now revoke his head of government or his ministers.
13:07 In this newspaper, also in the United States,
13:13 Joe Biden and his rival Donald Trump
13:15 have obtained enough delegates on Tuesday
13:18 to ensure the investment of their party
13:21 in the November presidential election,
13:24 according to estimates by American media,
13:26 which will be one of the longest face-to-face elections in American history.
13:32 The results of the Republican primary were organized yesterday,
13:37 and were practically won in advance.
13:40 Biden and Trump have eliminated the competition.
13:43 The president, Joe Biden,
13:45 has exceeded the threshold of the 1968 delegates required
13:48 by the Democratic primary of Georgia,
13:51 on Trump's side,
13:52 his victory in the state of Washington,
13:54 which allowed him to cross the bar of the 1,215 delegates
13:57 necessary to decouple the Republican Party's investment.
14:02 In Portugal, the president, the conservative Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa,
14:13 began this Tuesday to hear the political parties
14:16 represented in the Parliament.
14:18 The first step before the appointment of the future prime minister.
14:23 His choice will logically fall on the winner of the scrutiny,
14:27 the leader of the Democratic Alliance, Luis Montenegro,
14:31 who will be received last by the head of state on March 20,
14:35 after eight years of socialist government.
14:37 The opposition of his right-wing party won the legislative elections,
14:41 with 29.5 deaths and 79 seats,
14:45 out of a total of 230, according to almost complete results.
14:50 In Strasbourg, France,
14:57 the European Union has unveiled its climate adaptation plans.
15:01 The 27 parties want to strengthen their structural policies,
15:06 with the integration of risks in their planning,
15:09 and the publication of the first report of the European Environment Agency
15:16 on the assessment of these growing risks.
15:19 More details with Inès Benzini.
15:22 With a global warming that could reach 3 degrees,
15:29 and a scenario that could seriously impact European GDP,
15:33 the European Union has unveiled its plans to prepare for climate risk.
15:38 Climate adaptation is a survival issue.
15:41 It is not an image of economic survival at best,
15:44 when each euro spent to repair the devastation is an euro not invested elsewhere.
15:49 The Commission proposes a closer cooperation between national, regional and local levels,
15:55 and with the European Union to share data and ensure that resources are deployed.
16:00 It wants to improve early warning tools for forest fires and other disasters
16:05 by enforcing surveillance and resorting to the Galileo satellite service
16:10 to transmit warning messages in case of emergency.
16:14 A rise in temperatures in Europe of -3 degrees must be prepared,
16:19 even if we manage to limit the temperature worldwide to an increase of 1.5 degrees.
16:25 In its report, the European executive calls on states to integrate climate adaptation
16:32 into their national budgetary trajectory and to adjust the criteria for their supply calls,
16:37 but also to properly finance the instruments of solidarity of the European Union.
16:42 And to talk about the Morocco supply for the development of the hydrogen-green pipeline,
16:51 Leila Mnali, Minister of Energy Transition,
16:54 explains the steps and aspects of the implementation of this royal project.
17:01 So, this step, there was first a first step,
17:04 you mentioned it, the meeting of November 22, 2022,
17:07 chaired by His Majesty the King Mohammed VI,
17:10 in which he wanted to give his high instructions
17:13 to not only accelerate investments in renewable energies,
17:17 to level up energy infrastructures to allow, precisely,
17:21 to develop this Moroccan hydrogen supply,
17:23 and also to be able to put Morocco in a position that is competitive
17:28 in this new economy of green hydrogen and green ammonia.
17:32 And then, two weeks later, you had the presentation of the OECD investment plan,
17:37 the Office of the Fosphates,
17:39 a plan of investment of 130 billion dirhams,
17:42 which, in addition to positioning the OECD as a major producer of green fertilizers,
17:51 also positions it as a new energy producer and producer of salt water.
17:56 And so, all this comes together, about 15 years of Moroccan experience
18:01 in the development of renewable energies and new energies,
18:04 since the strategy of 2009, launched by His Majesty the King, may God assist,
18:07 and of course, more than 32 years of private investment
18:11 and the attractiveness of private investment
18:13 in the value chain of new energies and energy in general.
18:17 That's all for the news.
18:21 Thank you for following it. Stay with us on Mediantv.
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