Express News ServiceBENGALURU: Morocco's Ambassador to India, Mohamed Maliki on Friday, November 26, 2021, said that there are plans to open a consulate in Bengaluru. Morocco already has two consulates in India — in the cities of Mumbai and Kolkata. The purpose of the visit is to increase bilateral trade between India and the Kingdom of Morocco through ‘Morocco Now’ – the national brand that promotes investments and export in the country, as per a release. 'Morocco Now’ is meant to position Morocco as an investment destination that encourages renewable energies. The bilateral trade between Morocco and India is said to be around USD $2.1 billion at present, with India largely importing phosphate and potash from Morocco, and exports catering to industries such as automotive, textiles, pharmaceutical, petroleum products and chemical products.

Source: Indian Express November 26, 2021 23:36 UTC