Fatshimetrie, October 7, 2024. Triangular cooperation between Morocco, China and Africa is becoming a major pillar of international relations. The Ambassador of King Mohamed VI to China, Abdelkader El Ansari, stressed Morocco’s commitment to playing a leading role in strengthening this cooperation, particularly in the areas of training, health, water resources management and governance.
Morocco and China, with their respective experiences, have considerable potential to offer to African partner countries. The Union of these two powers in favor of Africa’s development underlines the importance of international solidarity and the exchange of know-how.
Morocco’s foreign policy, focused on Africa and China, has made it possible to establish solid and lasting relations, as evidenced by the initiatives taken within the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. The emphasis is on pooling skills and resources for harmonious and balanced development.
Bilateral relations between Morocco and China have evolved significantly over the years, marked by strategic decisions such as the visa exemption for Chinese nationals and the creation of the Mohammed VI Tangier Tech City. These concrete actions have strengthened the political, economic and cultural ties between the two countries.
Morocco, a major player in various sectors such as the automobile and renewable energies, is a partner of choice for China. The Kingdom’s openness to foreign investment, its favorable business climate and its modern infrastructure make it an attractive platform for Chinese companies.
China, Morocco’s third largest trading partner, plays a key role in the country’s economic development. The opportunities for trade and investment between the two nations are promising and demonstrate fruitful cooperation.
The historical ties between Morocco and China, dating back centuries, were strengthened by official diplomatic relations established in 1958. High-level visits, such as that of King Mohammed VI to China in 2016, laid the foundations for a strategic partnership focused on economic growth, cultural exchanges and multilateral cooperation.
In conclusion, cooperation between Morocco, China and Africa embodies a model of South-South partnership based on solidarity, knowledge sharing and mutual respect. This tripartite alliance opens new perspectives for development and fruitful exchanges, thus contributing to the advent of a more balanced and prosperous world.