A delegation of ten Caribbean diplomats praised Dakhla’s socio-economic progress and dynamic development on Monday during a visit taking place in Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region.
Organized by the Moroccan Agency for International Cooperation, the visit in Morocco’s southern province aimed to showcase the region’s potential to attract investment, foster partnerships, and enhance trade exchanges.
Tamira Browne, Director of Foreign Policy and Research at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, highlighted the roadmap established between the respective Caribbean Islands and Morocco to strengthen bilateral cooperation in various sectors.
She referred to the visit of Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves to Morocco in July, during which discussions focused on agriculture, fisheries, and tourism.
Browne expressed her admiration for Dakhla’s integration of sustainability into its development strategy, noting how this approach ensures both economic growth and preservation of natural and energy resources for future generations.
Denise Sealy, Chargé d’Affaires at the Jamaican Embassy in Berlin, was impressed by the beauty of Dakhla and praised Morocco’s commitment to sustainable development across its regions. She pointed to Morocco’s success in areas including fisheries and seawater desalination, expressing Jamaica’s eagerness to deepen cooperation with the Kingdom.
El Khattat Yanja, President of the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab Regional Council, emphasized that the two-day visit was an opportunity to showcase the region’s development model launched by King Mohammed VI in 2015. He also highlighted major investment opportunities and structural projects, including the Dakhla Atlantic Port.
During the visit, the delegation met with the Wali (Governor) of the region, Ali Khalil, and other regional leaders to discuss development and investment opportunities. The diplomats also attended a presentation by Munir El Houari, Director of the Regional Investment Center, who outlined the region’s progress in various sectors.
The Caribbean delegation is set to visit the Dakhla Competence Center, dedicated to empowering youth in the region, and the city’s handicraft complex as part of their two-day tour.