President Xi Jinping meets Moroccan Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan in Casablanca, where he made a technical stopover on his way back to China after the 19th G20 Summit and a state visit to Brazil. Upon instructions from King Mohammed VI, the crown prince and Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch received Xi at Mohammed V International Airport, where a welcoming ceremony was held. He recalled King Mohammed VI's state visit to China in 2016, when they held fruitful talks and elevated China-Morocco relations to a new level. Saying Morocco and China share similar positions on many issues, the crown prince expressed his country's willingness to work with China to firmly support each other in maintaining national sovereignty, security and stability. China has stepped up investments in Morocco's infrastructure, railway and electric vehicle sectors in recent years.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 23, 2024 11:28 UTC