The European Union (EU) aspires to expand its strategic partnership with Morocco in different areas, EU Ambassador to Morocco Patricia Pilar Llombart Cussac said on Wednesday.
“Dialogue will continue between the Commission and the EU representation as well as with the ambassadors of European countries accredited to Morocco,” said Cussac in a statement to MAP, following her meeting with the President of the Commission for Foreign Affairs, National Defense, and Moroccans Living Abroad in the House of Councillors, Neila Mia Tazi.
Describing her meeting with Tazi as “fruitful,” the diplomat indicated that several issues of common interest were discussed during this meeting, during which the two parties reaffirmed their firm attachment to the EU-Morocco partnership.
This meeting was also an opportunity to examine the reforms carried out by the Kingdom in various fields, in addition to the issue of cultural and creative industries, she added, noting the action underway to deepen cooperation in this promising sector by because of its great potential in terms of job creation and growth.
For her part, Tazi indicated to the national news agency that the meeting focused on issues that are of great importance in the Commission’s action, such as political and economic cooperation with Morocco and the situation of Moroccans residing in different European countries.
This is strategic cooperation for Morocco, whose role of the Chamber of Councilors in particular and that of the Parliament, in general, is fundamental, particularly with regard to the promotion of the reforms in progress and the clarification of positions, she pointed out.
The meeting also discussed the international situation, in particular the Ukrainian conflict and its repercussions on the regions of the world, added Ms. Tazi, noting in this regard that the two parties discussed the situation of Moroccan students in Ukraine and the need to grant them the necessary aid to enable them to continue their studies in certain European countries.
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