This meeting is part of the strengthening of bilateral relations and the willingness to further promote economic ties between Morocco and Japan.
The two ministers held fruitful discussions on various issues of common interest, including economic development, industrial cooperation and trade. They also welcomed Japan’s decision to open its market to imports of fresh Moroccan clementines and tangerines.
During the meeting, Bourita presented the high-impact structuring projects of the Atlantic seaboard, notably those underway in the Southern Provinces, such as the Dakhla Atlantic Port, which will ensure cross-border connectivity with sub-Saharan countries.
For his part, Saito praised the economic reforms undertaken by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, which have enabled Morocco to position itself as a leader in Africa in the automotive, aeronautics and textile sectors, and second in the pharmaceutical and outsourcing sectors.
During the meeting, the Japanese Minister announced that a Representative of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will be assigned to the Japanese Embassy in Rabat in July, to further boost trade relations between the two countries and promote the establishment of Japanese companies in Morocco’s high-potential provinces.
The Japanese official stressed that Morocco, with its diversified and open economy, offers Japanese companies a competitive platform with access to a vast market thanks to its numerous free trade agreements.
The meeting provided an opportunity to explore the new investment opportunities offered by Morocco in high-potential sectors such as green hydrogen, green ammonia and seawater desalination. The two ministers also discussed the issue of food security in the face of the challenge posed by the impact of climate change.
The two ministers welcomed the meeting as an important step in strengthening ties between Morocco and Japan, and opening up new prospects for cooperation in the years to come.
