Morocco’s Ambassador to China, Abdelkader El Ansari, revealed that a high-level Moroccan delegation will participate in the 2024 China-Africa Cooperation Forum.
He emphasized, in a recent interview with Beijing Daily, that the forum will serve as a platform for assessing the China-Africa partnership, discussing bilateral ties, and addressing shared challenges of growth and development.
“Morocco is actively seeking to leverage China’s initiatives for Africa,” highlighted the Ambassador, underscoring Morocco’s robust partnerships with other African nations across various sectors, including politics, economy, education, and culture.”
The Moroccan diplomat highlighted the positive impact of Morocco’s 2016 visa exemption for Chinese citizens on the country’s tourism industry, noting that “tourism is a cornerstone of the Moroccan economy and has seen significant growth in recent years, rebounding strongly from the pandemic.”
Calling for increased air connectivity, El Ansari stated that Morocco “is keen to establish direct flights between China and Morocco.”
We encourage both Moroccan and Chinese airlines to expedite efforts to launch direct routes, given the growing interest of Chinese travelers in exploring Morocco’s rich history and culture, he added.
Highlighting Morocco’s connectivity within Africa, the Ambassador stated that “Royal Air Maroc serves over 45 African cities,” underscoring the country’s strong air links with the continent.”
He further emphasized that “Morocco’s robust diplomatic network and achievements in education and health, under the wise leadership of King Mohammed VI, have positioned Morocco as a role model for many African nations.”
The diplomat revealed that “approximately 14,000 African students are currently enrolled in Moroccan universities,” noting that many African business leaders, military officers, and high-ranking officials, have benefited from their education in Morocco.
Regarding the opportunities Morocco offers to Chinese companies and the prospects for bilateral trade, the ambassador stated that “China is Morocco’s largest trading partner in Asia and the third largest globally.”
He added, “we understand the Chinese economy and its capabilities, both state-owned and private. Morocco also possesses significant potential in this regard, and there is a real opportunity to strengthen the economic partnership between our two countries.”
Highlighting Morocco’s attractiveness to foreign investors, El Ansari stated that “Morocco offers the necessary conditions to welcome Chinese investments and companies, as our business environment is one of the best, if not the best, in Africa.”
He also highlighted “Morocco’s strategic location, stability, and security, as well as its readiness to host global events such as the 2030 World Cup.”
The ambassador further emphasized that “all of these factors combined offer numerous opportunities for Chinese companies.”
He noted that “Chinese companies and Moroccan partners are currently exploring mutual interests in areas such as hybrid and electric vehicles, renewable energy, electronics, and textiles.”
El Ansari added, “it is only to be expected that companies from China and other countries would want to come to Morocco to start and develop businesses, as our partnership fosters strong trust and a promising future.”
Regarding China-Morocco educational cooperation, the ambassador noted that “around 6,000 Moroccan students are studying in China, and this number is expected to grow.”
He highlighted the “high quality and attractiveness of Chinese universities for international students,” expressing hope that “more Moroccan students will come to study technology, engineering, medicine, and electronics.”
El Ansari added that “Chinese universities can provide students with excellent training and opportunities to enter emerging fields,” and expressed his hope for increased Chinese student enrollment in Moroccan universities.
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