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Driss Jettou
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إدريس جطو
ⴷⵔⵉⵙ ⵊⵟⵟⵓ |
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Jettou in 2004
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| 13th prime minister of Morocco | |
| In office 9 October 2002 – 19 September 2007 |
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| Monarch | Mohammed VI |
| Preceded by | Abderrahmane Youssoufi |
| Succeeded by | Abbas El Fassi |
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| Born | 24 May 1945 El Jadida, Morocco |
| Political party | Independent |
Driss Jettou (Arabic: إدريس جطو, Standard Moroccan Tamazight: ⴷⵔⵉⵙ ⵊⵟⵟⵓ) is a well-known Moroccan politician. He was born on May 24, 1945. He held a very important job as the 13th Prime Minister of Morocco. He served in this role from 2002 to 2007.
Early Life and Education
Driss Jettou was born in a town called El Jadida in Morocco. This was on May 24, 1945. He went to El Khawarizmi college in Casablanca for his high school studies. In 1964, he earned a special diploma in mathematics.
After that, he studied at Rabat University. He graduated in 1966 with degrees in physics and chemistry. He also got a diploma in company management from a college in London in 1967.
Career Before Politics
From 1968 to 1993, Driss Jettou worked in many important management jobs. He worked for several different companies in Morocco. He was also the head of the Moroccan Federation of Leather Industries. This group represents companies that work with leather.
He was also a member of the General Confederation of Companies in Morocco. This is a big group for businesses. Later, he became the vice-president of the Moroccan Association of Exporters. This group helps Moroccan companies sell their products to other countries.
Driss Jettou has received several special awards. He holds the Wissam of the Throne, which is a high honor. In 2008, King Mohammed VI gave him the grand cordon of Wissam Al Arch. This is another very important award.
He also received honors from Spain. In 2005, he was given the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella. This is a high Spanish award. In 2010, he received the Grand Cross of the Order of Carlos III. This is the highest civilian award in Spain. It is given to people who have done amazing things for the Spanish nation.
Political Journey
Driss Jettou started his political career in 1993. King Hassan II chose him to be the Minister of Trade and Industry. This was his first big government job. From 1997 to 1998, he served as the Minister of Economy and Finance. This role involves managing the country's money.
Later, he became the Minister of Interior in 2001. This job is about keeping the country safe and organized. In 2002, King Mohammed VI appointed him as the Prime Minister. This is the head of the government.
His appointment was a bit unusual because he was not part of any political party at the time. However, he led a government with a group of parties working together. The Socialist Union of Forces for Progress and Istiqlal Party were the main parties in this group. In 2004, he helped Morocco sign an important free trade agreement with the United States. This agreement made it easier for the two countries to trade goods.
After the elections in September 2007, King Mohammed VI chose a new Prime Minister. Abbas El Fassi took over from Driss Jettou on September 19, 2007.
In 2012, Driss Jettou was appointed as the President of the Audits Court. This court checks how government money is spent. In December 2019, the King of Morocco also appointed him to a special committee. This committee works on plans for Morocco's future development.
See also
In Spanish: Dris Yetú para niños
