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Morocco World
08-05-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Morocco Strengthens Market Ties with UK During London Visit
Rabat – The British government reaffirmed its intention to build a stronger partnership with Morocco during the Morocco Capital Markets Days conference held this week in London's financial district. Speaking on behalf of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ben Coleman, the UK's Trade Envoy to Morocco and West Africa, described Morocco as a 'trusted partner' and said the relationship between the two countries stands at a promising turning point. 'The UK government is fully committed to taking our ties with Morocco further,' Coleman said. He welcomed the return of the event to the City, saying it comes at a time when both countries stand to gain from closer cooperation in finance and investment. Coleman noted that Morocco and the UK share more than eight centuries of diplomatic and commercial ties. He recalled the first trade agreement signed in 1721 and said it laid the foundation for a relationship that has steadily grown since. 'We need to build on that heritage and keep moving forward,' he said. Read also: Morocco's Southern Provinces: 'A New Green Growth Corridor to the UK' The eighth edition of Morocco Capital Markets Days brings more than 34 Moroccan listed companies to London to meet with international investors, institutions, and market players. The event continues through Friday and forms part of Morocco Business Weeks, a broader initiative running in the UK from April 28 to May 9. For Coleman, the significance of the gathering goes beyond finance. He sees it as an opportunity to bring business communities closer together, encourage investment, and unlock new avenues for joint projects. 'Our economies complement each other,' he said. 'We have the tools and the ambition to take this partnership to new levels.' Coleman commended the pace of development in Morocco, particularly in infrastructure. He pointed to the expansion of the high-speed rail network as one example of Morocco's forward momentum, especially in view of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which the country will co-host with Spain and Portugal. Coleman also described Morocco as a natural bridge to the rest of the African continent. 'It offers a gateway to West Africa and beyond,' he said, stressing the strategic value of closer cooperation not just between governments, but among entrepreneurs and investors. The conference, supported by Morocco's embassy in London, includes more than 160 one-on-one meetings between Moroccan companies and international investors. The Casablanca Stock Exchange, which co-organizes the event, sees it as a key step toward bringing Morocco's capital market closer to global platforms.
Ya Biladi
08-05-2025
- Business
- Ya Biladi
UK hails Morocco as «trusted partner» at London Capital Markets event
During the 8th edition of the Morocco Capital Markets Days, held in London's financial district, the United Kingdom reiterated its commitment to strengthening its partnership with Morocco. Through the words of Ben Coleman, Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Trade Envoy, the British government described Morocco as a «trusted partner» and emphasized the strategic importance of this bilateral relationship. «The government is fully committed to deepening the relations between our two countries», stated Coleman, applauding the expanding economic cooperation. He recalled that the two kingdoms share over 800 years of history, with the first trade agreement signed in 1721, and stressed the need to build on this heritage to seize future opportunities. Before an audience of diplomats, officials, and finance professionals, the Trade Envoy praised the economic complementarities between the two countries and the prospects offered by events like the Morocco Capital Markets Days. This forum brings together more than 34 listed Moroccan companies and facilitates around 160 B2B meetings with international investors, aiming to strengthen exchanges between the financial markets of the two countries. Coleman also highlighted Morocco's progress, particularly in terms of infrastructure, citing the extension of the high-speed rail line in preparation for the 2030 World Cup. He expressed the UK's desire to participate in this development dynamic while underscoring Morocco's key role as a gateway to West Africa. Organized with the support of the Moroccan embassy in London, this 8th edition is part of the Morocco Business Weeks, aimed at showcasing the Kingdom's economic potential and enhancing bilateral cooperation.
