In 2017, Morocco and China signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly advance the Belt and Road Initiative. It is expected to host around 200 Chinese companies and include a 1,000-hectare industrial acceleration zone, Morocco World News reported. "In this smart city, we hope to welcome Chinese companies to implement next-generation projects with high technological value, particularly in the automotive, electronics and robotics sectors," he said. Morocco is aligning its development strategy with the BRI across 14 sectors, including infrastructure, energy, health, education and tourism. "The initiative represents a comprehensive cooperation program between Morocco and China," Ansari said.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 23, 2024 00:44 UTC