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Morocco and Guinea Boost Fisheries Cooperation
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Morocco and Guinea Boost Fisheries Cooperation

From Hespress · (2d ago) Arabic

Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Morocco and Guinea are strengthening their bilateral cooperation in the fisheries sector.
  • Discussions focused on enhancing existing legal frameworks and exploring new projects in aquaculture and value chain development.
  • Both nations reaffirmed their commitment to advancing cooperation for sustainable marine resources and food security in Africa.

Hespress is pleased to report on the deepening ties between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Guinea, particularly in the vital fisheries sector. The recent meeting in Rabat between Moroccan Secretary of State for Fisheries, Zakia Driouch, and Guinean Minister of Fisheries and Maritime Economy, Fasso Thia, underscores the strong, brotherly partnership guided by His Majesty King Mohammed VI and Guinean President.

This meeting falls within the dynamic of cooperation between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Guinea, based on a solidarity and fraternal partnership led by King Mohammed VI and the President of Guinea.

— Hespress press releaseContextualizing the meeting within the broader framework of Morocco-Guinea relations.

This collaboration, built on a foundation of solidarity, has yielded tangible results, including the development of key landing sites and crucial training for Guinean professionals. The discussions highlighted the success of the 1997 cooperation agreement and subsequent protocols, demonstrating Morocco's commitment to sharing its expertise and supporting Guinea's development.

These discussions allowed us to assess the progress of bilateral cooperation in the fisheries sector and explore prospects for its enhancement, particularly through leveraging the existing legal framework.

— Hespress press releaseHighlighting the productive nature of the talks regarding existing agreements and future potential.

The focus now shifts to ambitious, structural projects in aquaculture and value chain enhancement, reflecting a shared vision for a more integrated and effective South-South cooperation. This initiative is not merely about economic exchange; it is about fostering sustainable marine resource management, bolstering food security, and creating employment opportunities across the African continent.

The two sides highlighted the tangible achievements resulting from this cooperation, notably the development of the prepared landing points in Bonfi and Timinita, as well as the organization of training courses for Guinean cadres.

— Hespress press releaseEmphasizing the concrete successes and capacity-building aspects of the partnership.

Morocco's leadership in the fisheries sector, exemplified by its role in the COMHAFAT ministerial conference, positions it as a key partner for African nations. The Guinean delegation's visit to the vessel monitoring center further illustrates the practical, knowledge-sharing aspect of this partnership, showcasing Morocco's advanced systems for monitoring and regulating maritime activities. This is a testament to a truly mutually beneficial relationship.

In order to strengthen this cooperation, the two sides agreed to give new momentum to the bilateral partnership by directing it towards structural projects with a strong impact, particularly in the fields of aquaculture, capacity building, valorization of marine products, and improvement of value chains.

— Hespress press releaseOutlining the future direction and focus of the cooperation.
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Originally published by Hespress in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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