The Congolese Minister of Environment, Sustainable Development and the Congo Basin, Arlette Soudan-Nonault, on Monday in Nice, praised Morocco’s "unifying role," under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, in rallying African countries around a common vision for ocean preservation and governance.
"The Royal Message reminded us of the urgency to act collectively and speak with one voice," the minister told MAP on the sidelines of the “Africa for the Ocean” summit, co-chaired by Morocco and France.
Soudan-Nonault also commended "Morocco’s pioneering role, which, after championing terrestrial ecosystems and the green economy, is now guiding us toward the challenges of the blue economy and the preservation of marine ecosystems."
The minister also highlighted her country’s efforts in this respect, noting that the President of the Republic of Congo chairs the Congo Basin Climate Commission, "which was established in Marrakech in 2022 during the Africa Action and Convergence Summit, at the initiative of His Majesty the King."
The “Africa for the Ocean” summit, co-chaired by HRH Princess Lalla Hasnaa, Representative of His Majesty the King, and French President Emmanuel Macron, was attended by several African Heads of State and Government, UN Secretary-General António Guterres, and representatives of international organizations and multilateral development banks.
MAP: 09 June 2025
