Ghana and Morocco have decided to strengthen their bilateral and multilateral relations for their mutual benefits.
The decision was announced in Accra on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 by Herbert Krapa, Ghana’s Minister of State at the Ministry of Energy, and Imane Ouaadil, the Moroccan Ambassador to Ghana.
Speaking at a celebration honouring the 25th anniversary of His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s accession to the Moroccan throne, they were joined by representatives of the Moroccan community in Ghana, diplomats, state secretaries, parliamentarians, traditional and religious leaders, and others.
Mrs Ouaadil said “the economic ties between our two countries are developing dynamically and we maintain outstanding cultural and academic collaboration, which are the fundamental drivers of a fruitful cooperation.”
“The relationship between our two countries is in many respects stronger now than it has ever been and I look forward to continue building on this relationship to develop an even closer partnership of equals across the different sectors of mutual interest.”
According to Imane Ouaadil, King Mohammed VI had a clear understanding of the significance of African integration.
She further said that during his reign, Morocco has strengthened its ties with many African nations, including Ghana, by visiting these nations personally and signing agreements for cooperation in a range of areas, including infrastructure, health, education and agriculture.
Touching on the significance of the 25th anniversary, Mrs. Ouaadil said “our celebration today pays tribute to the remarkable transformation the Kingdom has experienced under his Majesty’s leadership over the past 25 years.”
The Ambassador noted that Mohammed VI has guided Morocco through a significant economic and social revolution since ascending the throne in 1999.
“Over the past 25 years, Morocco, a thousand-year-old country at the crossroads of cultures, has experienced remarkable economic growth and structural reforms have been implemented to innovate, attract foreign investment, and modernise infrastructure,” she emphasised.
Mrs. Ouaadil pointed out that Morocco was committed to economic reform and working hard to strengthen its economic resilience, but also to position itself as a beacon of sustainable development, saying “central to Morocco’s long-term prosperity is its New Development Model, which focuses on social protection, inclusiveness, and gender equality.”
On his part, the Minister of State at the Ministry of Energy, Herbert Krapa, congratulated the Moroccan people on the 25th anniversary of their King and recognised Ghana’s cultural and economic ties to the country in North Africa.
He said both countries have a rich history and will continue to build strong diplomatic, economic and cultural ties.
“We continue to collaborate at the bilateral and multilateral levels for our mutual benefits, under the belief that by working together and supporting each other, we can overcome the challenges we face,” Mr. Krapa said.
He added that Ghana has set the stage for improved collaboration with Morocco in vital sectors like energy, tourism, and agriculture.
To this end, the minister urged Moroccan businesses to invest in Ghana and explore new investment opportunities through the African Continental Free Trade Area initiative.
