Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and his Malawian counterpart, Nancy Tembo, agreed on Monday to enhance their nations’ cooperation and elevate bilateral relations. This agreement was reached during talks in Rabat, the capital of Morocco.
Bourita, during a press conference, stated that the bilateral relations are now in a “very positive” phase. This is evident from the recently signed bilateral cooperation roadmap for 2022-2024. He further announced that 2024 is set to be a landmark year for expanding bilateral ties into a substantial partnership.
Tembo, expressing Malawi’s intentions, mentioned her country’s ambition to intensify cooperation with Morocco across various sectors. She highlighted Malawi’s interest in learning from Morocco’s expertise in agriculture, tourism, and mining.
A joint communique released after the meeting revealed plans for the inaugural session of the Joint Cooperation Commission between Morocco and Malawi. Scheduled for the first quarter of 2024, the session aims to discuss a range of sectors, including agriculture, food security, mining, water and sanitation, energy, transportation, infrastructure development, land planning, housing, urban development, higher education, and scientific research.
Earlier the same day, Tembo inaugurated the Malawian Embassy in Rabat, symbolizing the strengthening ties between the two nations.