In a speech to the nation on the occasion of the throne day, the Sovereign underlined that "the current government has found not only a positive and constructive legacy, but also concrete achievements in the economic and social spheres", urging the present executive branch to "press ahead along the same lines which I am eager to keep to, and to show the same will and determination to achieve further progress and development."

    The Sovereign expressed "determination to implement the nation’s policy with regard to the setting up of constitutional institutions and the promotion of good governance under the rule of law", insisting that this firm will "is second only to my strong desire to see to it that we carry on with our untiring action to achieve our objectives, namely steady economic growth, sustainable development and social solidarity."

    Underlining the "significant progress in the area of infrastructure development" made by Morocco, HM the King noted that "the gradual implementation of sector strategies has enabled our country to make tangible progress and to attract greater foreign investment, notwithstanding a difficult global economic and financial environment."

   In this context, the government was invited to "give priority to all measures that stimulate growth and create jobs" and "make sure meeting domestic consumption needs is properly balanced with our ability to increase exports, given the positive impact this has on our balance of payments."

   The Sovereign further urged "the government to create conditions conducive to the diversification and expansion of our industrial base, and to adopt a proactive policy that reinforces the public-private partnership", recalling the global industries promotion policy followed by Morocco under the +Emergence Plan+ which yielded encouraging results

   In the same vein, HM the King recalled that "efforts are currently being made to ensure Morocco becomes a producer of renewable energy", citing the solar energy program and the launching of the An-Nour Complex in Ouarzazate as well as targets pursued in the area of wind energy production.

    "In addition to being environment-friendly, these projects will reduce our dependence on imported energy, said the Sovereign stressing the need for "an effective training policy to improve the national skills base - an objective that should also contribute to the implementation of the National Charter for the Environment."

   "In spite of the global financial crisis, the tourism sector in Morocco has managed to ward off the adverse effects of the international economic downturn thanks to the efforts made and to the initiatives I have been keen to see implemented in recent years", the Sovereign went on calling on the sector’s partners and stakeholders to achieve the 2020 Vision.
Of fisheries, the throne speech noted the "promising" results of the fisheries promotion +Halieutis Plan+.

    "The main goal of economic growth remains the achievement of social justice", went on the Sovereign stressing that social justice if "the bedrock of social cohesion", insisting on the need to expand the current programs of the National Initiative for Human development "by other mechanisms that give priority to income-generating projects."

    "The National Initiative for Human Development should be perceived as a constantly developing project", said the Sovereign arguing that "it is a road map for the achievement of comprehensive, proactive development" and "not restricted to meeting the needs of the poor and of deprived families."

    "It includes all development-oriented projects and endeavors that seek to reduce social and spatial disparities", the King went on.

    HM the King also commended "the unprecedented results obtained under the national literacy programs, especially those initiated in mosques in 2004", noting "this year, one and a half million people will benefit from this program; they will thus be empowered to take part in the overall development of their country."

   The sovereign paid tribute to "the patriotic spirit" displayed by Moroccans living abroad, praising their "sense of patriotism".