The Finnish Foreign Minister, Pekka Haavisto, and the Moroccan ambassador in Helsinki, Mohamed Achgalou, opened on Saturday the 2021 edition of the Think Africa forum.
Organized by the Think Africa association in partnership with the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Moroccan diplomatic representation in Helsinki, this 6th edition which will run until December 4, is placed under the theme “connect and reconnect”.
In his opening address, the head of Finnish diplomacy noted the importance given to Africa in the foreign policy of his country, which last year adopted a cooperation strategy specific to the continent.
For his part, the Moroccan ambassador to Finland and Estonia, Mohamed Achgalou, highlighted “the place of Africa, a continent of the future in many respects by its wealth, its tangible and intangible heritage and its various cultural and civilizational potentials”.
“Africa is indeed the future of the world. That is why the continent is courted for its various potentials and resources. However, the 54 African countries want to remain free, sovereign, strong, prosperous and respected. Any cooperation with them must, therefore, first and foremost take into consideration these legitimate aspirations,” he insisted.
“Thanks to the vision of HM King Mohammed VI, Morocco has always been committed to a natural solidarity pact with African countries and never hesitates to provide assistance to African diasporas around the world,” the Moroccan diplomat stressed.
“Morocco appreciates the approach taken by Finland as a partner respectful of African specificities and values,” said the ambassador.
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