Italian news agency LaPresse has underlined that the meeting held Wednesday in Rome between the Moroccan minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans abroad, Nasser Bourita, and his Italian counterpart, Luigi Di Maio, is part of the centuries-old friendship between the two countries.
LaPresse noted in this regard that the talks held by the two ministers reflect the common will of Italy and Morocco to further develop their bilateral cooperation.
The Italian news agency quoted Di Maio, who said that Morocco is a central partner of Italy “not only from a political perspective but also at the cultural and economic levels”, adding that the discussions led to a relevant exchange of points of view.
During these talks, the Italian FM stressed that “despite the health crisis linked to the Covid-19 pandemic, trade between the two countries increased in 2019 by 4.6%”, recalling in this regard the significant presence of Italian companies in Morocco in various sectors.
He also said that the talks with Mr. Bourita were an opportunity to discuss the prospects offered by the Moroccan market to these companies.
The agency noted in this regard that several companies “are particularly interested in the Moroccan market in order to invest in the areas of energy and infrastructure”, stressing “the full readiness of Italy to organize the Business Forum as soon as epidemiological situation improves.
LaPresse underlined that Mr. Bourita, for his part, reiterated Morocco’s willingness to strengthen relations with Italy and raise them to the level of a rich and multidimensional strategic partnership.
According to the news agency, Italy appreciates the commitment of Morocco in the Libyan issue and the recent initiatives which made it possible to bring together the Libyan delegations in Bouznika.
LaPresse also quoted Mr. Bourita, who affirmed that “Morocco highly appreciates the steady, constructive and positive position of Italy regarding the Libyan issue”.
The same source also notes that the head of Italian diplomacy expressed his country’s satisfaction with the level of bilateral cooperation in the migration field.
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