The longstanding partnership between Morocco and Brazil continues to thrive thanks to significant interactions and a structured legislative framework that the two countries have been developing through a multifaceted strategic cooperation that includes high-potential areas including agri-food, green economy, and logistics, MAP reported on Monday.
The recent visit of Brazilian Senate President Rodrigo Pacheco to Morocco, accompanied by prominent senators including Davi Alcolumbre, who will take over the Senate presidency in February 2025, and Renan Calheiros, chair of the Foreign Relations Committee, exemplifies the renewed commitment to deepening bilateral ties.
This visit comes four months after Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira’s visit to Rabat and marks a significant step in enhancing cooperation.
Morocco’s ambassador to Brasília Nabil Adghoghi said that this visit coincides with the 20th anniversary of King Mohammed VI’s historic visit to Brazil in November 2004. The ambassador highlighted that the relations between Morocco and Brazil are evolving in a positive direction.
Senator Hiran Gonçalves, president of the Brazil-Morocco Parliamentary Friendship Group, underlined that “Morocco is a strategic partner for Brazil,” whose historical cooperation is based on mutual trust. He noted that the partnership has expanded in recent years to encompass various areas, including food security, investment facilitation, defense, and scientific research.
The Senator reaffirmed Brazil’s commitment to consolidating the partnership, not only economically but also in the pursuit of peace, stability, and shared prosperity.
Trade exchanges between the two countries continue to demonstrate vitality, reaching USD 2.65 billion in 2023. By the end of April 2024, trade value was USD 627 million, with fertilizer being the main export product to Brazil, while Morocco primarily imports sugar and corn from the Latin American powerhouse.
The growing relationship between Rabat and Brasília is emerging as a model for South-South cooperation, offering new perspectives for the future. Adghoghi stated that the South Atlantic represents a crucial “strategic contour” for both countries. With coastlines stretching thousands of kilometers, this maritime zone offers untapped opportunities that both partners in to explore with a focus on security and sustainability.
Looking ahead, the Morocco-Brazil strategic partnership is poised to reach new heights. The reestablishment of the Casablanca-São Paulo air route in December, the hosting of a Business Forum in February 2025, and the signing of a customs cooperation agreement are ongoing efforts to stimulate commercial and tourism exchanges.
The legislative cooperation between the two countries has been enriched to include vital sectors such as defense, combating organized crime, judicial cooperation, and investment promotion. A defense agreement opens promising prospects for technology transfer, while an investment facilitation agreement aims to attract Brazilian capital to key sectors in Morocco such as agro-industry and logistics.
The promising horizon of the Morocco-Brazil partnership reflects a solid foundation of shared values and derives its strength from a unique historical depth that connects the two nations. Both countries remain committed to realizing their shared ambitions, fueled by the convergence of their visions on major international issues.