Morocco : Government members donate one-fifth of their salaries for the five next months

The Council of Government held Thursday in Rabat, has decided to donate one-fifth of the salaries of all members of the government, starting from August until the end of the current year, to the Special Fund for the Management of the Coronavirus Pandemic.

This decision is intended «to consolidate the spirit of solidarity that was displayed by all the components of the Moroccan society under the wise leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI», said Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education and Scientific Research, in charge of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Driss Ouaouicha, at a press briefing held at the end of the government’s weekly meeting.

It is also a contribution from the members of the government into the efforts undertaken to fight against the pandemic, Ouaouicha added, noting that this fight requires more mobilization and engagement in various ways in order to mitigate the economic and social repercussions of this pandemic.