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African Diplomats Learn About Development Momentum in the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab Region
A delegation of diplomats from several English-speaking African countries visited Dakhla on Monday to learn about the development momentum underway in the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region across a range of strategic sectors.
The meeting, chaired by the Secretary-General of the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region, Abdelrazak El Kourji, and attended by the Director-General of the Regional Investment Center, was part of the International Training Course in Diplomacy for diplomats representing various English-speaking African nations.
In his remarks, Mr. El Kourji emphasized that Dakhla’s geographic location reflects Morocco’s vision of being deeply rooted in its African context and committed to South-South cooperation based on solidarity, shared development, and regional integration.
He noted that this dynamic, spearheaded by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, positions the southern provinces as a strategic gateway linking Morocco to the rest of the African continent.
He also highlighted the key strengths of the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region, including its infrastructure, energy potential, economic openness, and stability. He stressed that the region is emerging as a hub for sustainable development and a catalyst for building structured partnerships across Africa.
Mr. El Kourji further explained that consolidating this momentum depends on a shared vision grounded in trust, realism, and aligned ambitions. He added that Dakhla represents a platform for shared prosperity, strengthened economic sovereignty, and forward-looking African cooperation.
In a press statement, Zambian diplomat and economist Titus Mumba said the visit provided a deeper understanding of Morocco’s approach to territorial development and strengthening national identity. He praised Morocco’s vision and highlighted the valuable insights gained regarding the economic and strategic potential of the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region.
He also underscored the importance of access to the Atlantic Ocean for landlocked countries such as Zambia, noting that major infrastructure projects in the region offer significant opportunities for connectivity, logistics, and regional cooperation.
During the visit, the delegation attended a presentation on major infrastructure projects underway in the region, as well as investment opportunities and development initiatives across various sectors, including infrastructure, logistics, the blue economy, and renewable energy.
The diplomats also met with the President of the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab Regional Council, Khatat Yanja, who highlighted the region’s development momentum and its concrete implementation on the ground.
As part of the two-day visit, the delegation is also scheduled to tour several sites, including the traditional crafts complex, the old souk, the Dakhla Atlantic Port workshops, and the Dakhla Center for Skills Development.
The visit is organized as part of the International Diplomatic Training Course, with the support of the Moroccan Institute for Diplomatic Training, Research, and Studies and the Moroccan Agency for International Cooperation. It aims to familiarize participating diplomats with the most significant structural projects completed or underway in the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region.
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