Speaking at the opening of the Morocco-France Economic Meeting, Fettah cited the development of renewable energies as a particular initiative, a field in which Morocco has made significant progress, particularly in terms of solar and wind power.
In this regard, she noted that France, a pioneer in green technologies, can provide its expertise to reinforce these efforts, noting that the field of digital transformation offers opportunities for the creation of startups and innovation, enabling the two countries to work together to stimulate the digital economy.
“Sustainable mobility is another area where our visions come together, with joint initiatives to promote environmentally-friendly transport and reduce our carbon footprint,” said the Minister, emphasizing that these collaborations could not only contribute to the economic growth of both countries, but also have a positive impact on Africa and the rest of the world.
Faced with global challenges such as the energy transition, the fight against global warming and sustainable mobility, “our ability to overcome them will also depend on the level of collaboration and renewal of our common partnership on renewed, balanced and mutually beneficial foundations”, she underlined.
For his part, president of the Moroccan Employers’ Association (CGEM), Chakib Alj, stressed the importance of establishing new foundations to strengthen economic relations between Morocco and France, within the framework of a mutually beneficial partnership.
He also emphasized the need to mobilize the Moroccan private sector, as well as Moroccan skills and entrepreneurs based in France, to support the major expansion of the Moroccan economy, through stepping up the pace of investment across the national territory and forging new solid, reliable and “win-win” partnerships.
Alj added that this economic meeting is an opportunity for frank and pragmatic exchanges on the challenges to be met together and the answers and solutions to be formulated, while capitalizing on all that has already been achieved.
Held by CGEM and the Mouvement des Entreprises de France (MEDEF) under the theme “Together towards a renewed impetus for economic and social opportunities”, the meeting brought together over 500 Moroccan and French business leaders. French Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, Bruno Le Maire, and MEDEF Head Patrick Martin also took part in this event.
