RABAT (Reuters) -King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Friday called for accelerating reforms to create jobs for young people, improve public services, and reduce regional inequalities by giving greater attention to the mountain and oasis regions.

The King made the call in a speech at the opening of the country’s parliament, a week after widespread youth-led protests demanding better health, education and an end to corruption.

Morocco is a constitutional monarchy where the King sets the major policy direction implemented by an elected government.

The King did not address youth protesters directly but said that there should be no inconsistencies or competition between the country’s national flagship projects and social programs.

He urged “a faster implementation pace and stronger impacts from

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