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Istiqlal charts local roadmap in Larache

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Istiqlal charts local roadmap in Larache

Morocco’s Istiqlal Party held a meeting in Larache on managing local affairs and reforming essential sectors in the province. The meeting, presented as part of the election campaign, is expected to produce a new roadmap, according to Al Alam’s online report.

The Istiqlal Party defined a new roadmap in Larache for managing local affairs and reforming vital sectors in the province. The approach was announced at a meeting held on Sunday evening, according to the Moroccan website Al Alam.

The Moroccan party brought together representatives of 12 professional and essential sectors in daily contact with residents’ concerns. The meeting aimed to gather their difficulties directly and bring political responsibility closer to accountability mechanisms, according to Al Alam.

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