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Morocco World
10-05-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Morocco, Mauritania Build Economic Partnership Amid Regional Challenges
Rabat — In a powerful address at the Moroccan-Mauritanian Parliamentary Economic Forum in Nouakchott today, Morocco's House of Representatives Speaker Rachid Talbi Alami commended the unique opportunity for cooperation between the two North African neighbors. Alami spoke of the stability both countries enjoy while the region is 'facing a turbulent geopolitical environment in many contexts.' His invigorating speech focused on similar environmental challenges. Alami particularly addressed climate change-induced drought and desertification, which he said have triggered job losses, reduced income sources, and intensified internal migration in both countries. Alami further noted that both countries also manage migration flows from other regions of the world 'with responsibility and a humanitarian approach that honors the traditions of hospitality and coexistence' that distinguish the two peoples. 'With determination, genuine partnership, and intensive cooperation, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and the Kingdom of Morocco can write a success story of prosperity and comprehensive development rarely available to neighboring countries,' he argued. The Parliament Speaker recalled the economic complementarity that ties Morocco and Mauritania, as well as their strategic geographic positioning. 'God has blessed our countries with a pivotal strategic location open to the sea and ocean, with a coastline stretching over 4,200 kilometers,' he said. This extensive coast creates various economic opportunities that could contribute to strategic tourism projects, infrastructure, and services, alongside rich marine mineral resources and fisheries. Read also: Morocco Opens New Border Crossing with Mauritania at Amgala 'This location allows both countries to transform into international trade hubs, not just between Africa and Europe, but also toward the Americas,' Alami added. Both countries boast young populations and enormous human resources that, with proper training and guidance, 'can form a decisive wealth for renaissance, transforming the despair affecting some youth groups into ambition, enthusiasm, and contribution to nation-building.' Alami further explained that Morocco and Mauritania possess tremendous potential to expand, intensify, and diversify agriculture, livestock, and fishing industries, building on rich traditions and cultural heritage in these sectors. Against an 'ambiguous, changing, and tense international context in several regions,' Alami described relations between Morocco and Mauritania as 'a model of brotherhood and good neighborliness based on mutual trust guaranteed by the political will of both countries' leaders.' Tags: Morocco MauritaniaMorocco Mauritania Relations
Morocco World
09-05-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
First Mauritanian-Moroccan Parliamentary Economic Forum Launches
Doha – The inaugural Moroccan-Mauritanian Parliamentary Economic Forum opened Friday in Nouakchott under the joint leadership of Rachid Talbi Alami, President of Morocco's House of Representatives, and Mohamed Bamba Meguett, President of Mauritania's National Assembly. The opening session brought together government officials from both countries. Morocco was represented by Ahmed El Bouari, Minister of Agriculture, and Omar Hejira, Secretary of State for Foreign Trade. Several Mauritanian ministers attended, including Memma Beibatta (Agriculture and Food Sovereignty), Codioro Moussa N'Guenore (Budget), El Houssein Ould Meddou (Culture and Communication), and El Fadhil Ould Sidaty (Fishing and Maritime Infrastructure). The forum also gathered representatives from the private sector, economic experts, and civil society members from both countries. This dialogue framework was established following an agreement between the two legislative institutions signed in July 2022. The initiative aims to create structured collaboration between parliamentary and economic actors from both countries. It focuses on promoting sustainable development, supporting joint projects through coherent legislative support, and accelerating regional integration. The forum seeks to promote investments in strategic sectors such as fishing, agriculture, infrastructure, and vocational training. Expertise exchanges are also planned, with openness to trilateral cooperation involving other African or international partners. Key themes will include food security, agricultural cooperation, sustainable management of marine resources, vocational training development, animal health, breed improvement, and agricultural product marketing through appropriate infrastructure. Sessions will be held alternately in Rabat and Nouakchott to establish long-term cooperation. This meeting extends the political, economic, and cultural ties between Nouakchott and Rabat In his address, Meguett called for bilateral cooperation focused on sectors of critical significance for both countries' development. He urged the establishment of the forum as a permanent venue for structured dialogue and effective coordination. Read also: King Mohammed VI Receives Mauritanian President in Casablanca to Strengthen Bilateral Ties He stressed the importance of prioritizing areas with strong structural value, including education, health, vocational training, maritime fishing, food security, trade, renewable energy, infrastructure, and basic services. 'The common legacy between Mauritania and Morocco constitutes a permanent matrix capable of nurturing a bilateral relationship worthy of the designs carried by Their Excellencies the Heads of State,' he said. Moroccan officials at the event included Morocco's Ambassador to Nouakchott, Hamid Chabar, alongside ministers and parliamentarians from both states. The forum was conceived as a space for inter-parliamentary coordination and articulation between the public and private spheres, with the main purpose of encouraging investment opportunities and promoting the circulation of legislative expertise, technical training, and food sovereignty knowledge. Tags: Morocco Mauritania RelationsParliamentary Cooperation
