Morocco has called for a tripartite cooperation with China benefiting Africa’s social and economic development, one of the end-goals of the Kingdom’s new African policy. “Morocco is ready to work together with its African and Chinese partners to push forward the continent’s social and economic development,” said Minister Delegate for Africa, Mohcine Jazouli. Last January, Morocco and China agreed to establish an academic institute tasked with conducting studies on the “Belt and Road” initiative. Morocco was the first African nation to join the initiative in 2013. Morocco and the China Association for Industrial Cooperation (CAIC) have agreed in late 2017 to set up an economic zone in Fez offering a platform for various industries.

Source: The North Africa Journal September 03, 2018 01:52 UTC