Speaking to reporters dollowing a government meeting dedicated to investment, in which several ministers took part, Akhannouch stressed that the means to stimulate investment, particularly in the private sector, had been examined during this meeting which takes place following the Council of Ministers chaired by His Majesty King Mohammed VI on October 17 in Fez, which highlighted the need to consolidate the bases of revival of the national economy.

The meeting tackled many issues of interest for private investment, explained the head of government.

He underlined that the promotion of Regional Investment Centers, the resolution of obstacles which investors could face and the support of companies in order to create jobs were also discussed.

"The draft finance bill includes important programs that contribute to this effort," said Akhannouch, adding that the new development model and the government program place employment and investment at the heart of their priorities.

For his part, the Minister Delegate in charge of Investment, Convergence and Evaluation of Public Policies, Mohcine Jazouli, underlined that this "very important" meeting was held "to revive and revitalize productive investment, which creates jobs in Morocco".

He noted in this regard that the achievement of this objective is based on the High Guidelines of HM King Mohammed VI as well as on the broad lines of the New Development Model and on the government program.Efforts are also focusing on the means to issue the investment charter, an action undertaken in full consultation with the regional investment centers, he said.

The meeting also touched on the operationalization of the Mohammed VI Investment Fund for which 15 billion dirhams had already been allocated under the previous finance law, he said, adding that this fund will be the subject of a reinforcement of an additional 30 billion DH, in coordination with the various ministerial departments to ensure a perfect convergence of public policies.