Khalid Hatimy, 60, has been appointed Minister of Agriculture in Morocco, taking over a portfolio that the National Rally of Independents (RNI) of Aziz Akhannouch has controlled for almost twenty years. Hatimy’s career has spanned both the private sector and politics. He previously headed an agro‑food company and served as a deputy for the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) in the Taroudant region. His transition from business to a senior government role marks a notable shift in the country’s agricultural leadership. The appointment follows a period of continuity under the RNI, and Hatimy’s background in the agro‑food industry is seen as a potential asset for reforming Morocco’s agricultural sector. No further details on his policy agenda have been released at this time.
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