Rabat- “King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, kindly respond favorably to the request of the High Council of Imams in Côte d'Ivoire, regarding the training in Morocco of Ivorian imams and preachers,” said a statement of the King's office on Friday.
Given its expertise in religious education, "the Kingdom will also support the modernization and reform of Medersas in Côte d'Ivoire, notably regarding programs, training of trainers, and textbooks," the same source added.
To this end, "the Sovereign has given his instructions to the Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs to ensure the implementation of the royal instructions in consultation with the relevant Ivorian authorities," the statement said.
This royal initiative reflects the historical and spiritual ties linking the peoples of sub-Saharan Africa to King Mohammed VI, and the religious impact of the Kingdom and its commitment to the precepts of moderate, open and tolerant Islam.
The request of the Higher Council of Imams in Côte d'Ivoire comes after similar requests from Mali, Guinea, Tunisia and Libya.