RABAT, Oct.24 - U.S. president, George W. Bush, praised the "important reforms of Moroccan family law to advance the rights of women" announced on Oct.10 by H.M King Mohammed VI.

This came in a message sent to the sovereign by the US president who applauds H.M. the King's "responsible and courageous leadership" and stresses that "these reforms can help unleash the full potential of all of your citizens and add to the prosperity and stability of Morocco and the region".

Here follows the full text of the message:

"Your Majesty,

I read of your recent speech before parliament in which you proposed several important reforms of Moroccan family law to advance the rights of women. These reforms can help unleash the full potential of all of your citizens and add to the prosperity and stability of Morocco and the region.

I am grateful for your responsible and courageous leadership and look forward to worKing together to resolve long-standing conflicts in North Africa and the Middle East".