Morocco achieved great progress economically and in sustainable development over the past few years, in the process of becoming an African leader and a model to follow, commented the “DEVAC Invest Africa” South African Think Tank head Richard Morrak in a statement to MAP in Johannesburg, during the Africa Infrastructure Summit, which took place on May 15-16.
He added that through the sharing of knowledge and the transfer of technology, the Kingdom is able to provide invaluable assistance to African countries in meeting their respective development challenges.
He also stressed the necessity of increasing collaboration among African nations to contribute more effectively to the continent’s development, noting that the African Continental Free Commerce Area (AfCFTA) provides a significant potential for the expansion of intra-African commerce.
Morrak pointed out that Africa needs to invest more in renewable energies, such as green hydrogen, solar, and wind power, in order to diversify its energy mix and help combat global warming.
On this occasion, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Mediterranean Development Centre (MEDEV-Morocco) and DEVAC Invest Africa, aimed at deepening cooperation and knowledge exchange, thereby promoting sustainable development and advancing the collective aspirations of the African people.
In a joint press release, the two entities reaffirmed their commitment to the values of pan-Africanism, advocating unity, solidarity and collective action between African nations. They recalled that pan-Africanism encourages people to transcend borders and work together towards a dynamic, prosperous and interconnected Africa.
Diplomatically, Morocco and South Africa have stable ties; however, there are some tensions between the two African nations, admittedly due in large part to the South African support and recognition of the so-called “SADR” entity.