Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation during high-level talks in Beijing on Friday, marking a new phase in the countries' 65-year diplomatic relationship.
Wang, emphasizing Morocco's status as one of the first Arab and African nations to establish ties with the People's Republic of China, outlined plans to commemorate next year's 10th anniversary of their strategic partnership. "We stand ready to maintain high-level exchanges and expand collaboration across trade, infrastructure, and cultural sectors," Wang stated, highlighting opportunities under China's Belt and Road Initiative.
Bourita conveyed warm greetings from Moroccan King Mohammed VI to Chinese President Xi Jinping, reaffirming Rabat's adherence to the one-China principle. The Moroccan diplomat expressed enthusiasm for enhanced cooperation in tourism and education, while endorsing China's Global Governance Initiative as a framework for multilateral cooperation.
The ministers signed a landmark agreement establishing a strategic dialogue mechanism between their foreign ministries, with both parties committing to coordinate on Middle East stability and global governance reform. This development comes as Chinese investments in Moroccan renewable energy and port infrastructure projects approach $3 billion.
