The bills were adopted at a plenary session chaired by Habib El Malki, speaker of the lower house, in the presence of minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform, Mohamed Benchaâboun and minister delegate to the minister of the Interior, Noureddine Boutayeb, said a statement by this legislative institution.

With regard to the Amended Finance Bill No. 35.20, the majority and opposition groups stressed the importance of supporting the rural world, promoting investment, improving citizens' purchasing power and regulating the informal sector, presenting proposals to combat the socio-economic impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19).

Maintaining employment, supporting the affected sectors, reviving national businesses and promoting Moroccan products, in addition to creating mechanisms for solidarity and social cohesion are among the Kingdom's priorities for the post-Covid period, said the MPs.

The adoption by the lower house of the Amended Finance Bill No. 35.20 for the financial year 2020 in 2nd reading, marks the completion of the examination procedure of the said bill, which will come into force after its publication in the Official Gazette, the same source specified.