Ghana, Morocco deepen bilateral cooperation

Ghana and Morocco have committed to deepening their bilateral ties, focusing on key areas such as trade, agriculture, investment, renewable energy, and regional peace. This renewed pledge was made during a reception in Accra celebrating Morocco's National Day, marking the 27th anniversary of King Mohammed VI's enthronement.

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Morocco had made significant strides in economic diversification, infrastructure development, renewable energy, food security and regional stability.

The event, hosted by Moroccan Ambassador to Ghana, Mrs. Imane Ouaadil, brought together various dignitaries, including government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and business leaders. Ahmed Ibrahim, Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, delivered a keynote address on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama. He congratulated King Mohammed VI and praised Morocco's significant development over the past 27 years, noting its progress in economic diversification, infrastructure, renewable energy, food security, and regional stability.

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Morocco had emerged as one of Africa’s leading economies, adding that the long-standing friendship between Ghana and Morocco was rooted in shared Pan-African values, mutual respect and cooperation dating back to 1960 and the Casablanca Group.

Ibrahim emphasized that Morocco has become a leading African economy, underscoring the long-standing friendship between Ghana and Morocco, which is rooted in shared Pan-African values and cooperation dating back to 1960. He highlighted their continued collaboration within the African Union and the United Nations to foster peace, security, and sustainable development across the continent.

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Over the past 27 years, Morocco had strengthened democratic institutions, expanded social protection programmes, invested heavily in modern infrastructure and promoted sustainable economic growth.

Ambassador Ouaadil echoed these sentiments, stating that the celebration reflected Morocco's development journey under King Mohammed VI. She noted Morocco's commitment to South-South cooperation since rejoining the African Union in 2017. The ambassador also mentioned that relations have strengthened since King Mohammed VI's visit to Accra in 2017 and that a Ghana-Morocco Economic and Investment Forum is planned to boost private sector collaboration.

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Since Morocco rejoined the African Union in 2017, it had remained committed to South-South cooperation, driven by the belief that Africa’s development should be led by Africans.