Morocco and China have taken a new step toward strengthening their strategic economic partnership, as Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch received, on Monday in Rabat, a high-level delegation from China’s Anhui Province led by Liang Yanshun, Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party for the province.
The visit, which follows a series of talks held in Anhui in September 2024 between Moroccan and Chinese officials, sought to translate the shared vision of King Mohammed VI and Chinese President Xi Jinping into concrete investment projects.
According to a statement from the Head of Government’s office, the meeting focused on “ways to deepen the privileged economic partnership between the Kingdom of Morocco and the People’s Republic of China,” emphasizing the two countries’ common ambition to elevate their cooperation to new heights.
At the heart of the discussions was the objective of boosting Chinese investments in Morocco, particularly in strategic sectors such as the automotive industry, where Morocco has emerged as a leading destination for international manufacturers seeking access to African and European markets.
The visit also provided an opportunity to explore new areas of collaboration in renewable energy and green transition, aligning with Morocco’s national strategy to accelerate the development of sustainable energy sources and position the Kingdom as a regional leader in green technology.
Officials from both sides underlined that the energy transition offers major prospects for bilateral cooperation, given Morocco’s vast potential in solar and wind power and China’s expertise in clean energy technologies.
The two delegations discussed the expansion of industrial partnerships in logistics, technology, and infrastructure — areas seen as critical for deepening Morocco’s role as a regional hub for Chinese investment and trade in Africa.
The meeting reaffirmed the continuity of the momentum initiated last year, when Akhannouch led a Moroccan delegation to Anhui to meet with major Chinese economic operators, laying the groundwork for broader collaboration.
“This visit reflects a shared determination to transform political trust into economic opportunity,” a senior official said, highlighting that the partnership between the two nations is increasingly defined by practical cooperation and mutual benefit.
For Morocco, attracting more Chinese investment represents a key pillar of its strategy to create jobs, support industrial growth, and strengthen economic resilience amid global challenges.
For China, the deepening of ties with Morocco serves its broader vision under the Belt and Road Initiative, with the Kingdom offering a stable and strategically located gateway to African and European markets.
The visit of the Anhui delegation thus marked a concrete step toward translating diplomatic dialogue into long-term economic partnerships, setting the stage for future agreements in trade, industry, and sustainable energy.
As Morocco continues to diversify its international partnerships, the growing engagement with China stands as a testament to the Kingdom’s strategic positioning at the crossroads of continents — and its commitment to building a dynamic, future-oriented economy.
