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Ahmed Mehdi Mezouari takes charge of Moroccan maritime fishing

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Ahmed Mehdi Mezouari has taken office as Morocco's minister delegate responsible for maritime fishing, succeeding Zakia Driouich at a handover ceremony in Rabat. He said he wanted to continue and consolidate the projects launched by his predecessor, according to statements made during the ceremony.

Ahmed Mehdi Mezouari took office as Morocco's minister delegate responsible for maritime fishing after a handover ceremony with Zakia Driouich, reports Libe. The ceremony took place on Saturday in Rabat. Appointed by King Mohammed VI to serve under the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fishing and Food Sovereignty, Mezouari said he was aware of the responsibilities attached to the portfolio and praised the work of his predecessor.

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