Mohammed Methqal, the General Director of the Moroccan Agency for International Cooperation, underscored Morocco’s central role in strengthening trade and cooperation among African countries and Spain at the Africa-Spain Business Summit held last month in Barcelona.
The summit, now in its second year, serves as a crucial platform for connecting economic operators, public sector representatives, and civil servants, and fostering multilateral collaboration between Africa and Europe.
Morocco’s commitment to Africa has been evident through King Mohammed VI’s extensive visits and investments across the continent, the diplomat told Atalayar.
The Moroccan Agency for International Cooperation supports this effort by developing partnerships that enhance trade and human development, promoting Morocco as a gateway for economic relations between Africa and Spain.
Spain and Morocco maintain a strong bilateral relationship, with Morocco being Spain’s primary African partner.
This collaboration includes infrastructure projects and energy transition initiatives that benefit both nations and address broader African challenges.
Morocco’s experience and successful projects, such as its extensive flight connections, advanced ports, and high-speed rail, have been shared with other African nations to foster local growth and innovation.
The Moroccan Agency for International Cooperation focuses on developing practical, locally adapted solutions rather than merely exporting its model.
Since its founding in 1986, the Moroccan Agency for International Cooperation has expanded significantly.
Guided by King Mohammed VI’s vision, the agency has been involved in strengthening South-South cooperation and developing programs that support and empower young Africans through diverse partnerships.