During these discussions, held on the sidelines of the work of the 33rd FAO regional conference for Africa (April 18-20 in Rabat), the two officials welcomed the exemplary cooperation relations between Morocco and the FAO which recently manifested itself through the signing of the new Cooperation Framework between the two parties for the period 2023-2027. This program, focused on strategic and innovative subjects including food and nutritional security, sustainable rural development and digital agriculture, will allow FAO to better meet Morocco’s expectations in terms of cooperation.
Mr. Bourita congratulated the Director-General for his leadership at the head of FAO and the dynamic that he was able to establish through concrete initiatives having an impact on the reduction of hunger and poverty such as the “initiative Hand in Hand” and “Green Cities Initiative”. Morocco supports these initiatives which correspond to national priorities in the field of agriculture, he indicated.
The minister also indicated that food security has always represented a strategic priority for Morocco and is at the heart of its new development model for 2035 in accordance with the far-sighted Vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, May God assists.
Furthermore, Mr. Bourita was keen to emphasize that South-South cooperation is a pillar of the Cooperation Framework between Morocco and the FAO, indicating that African countries should benefit from this fruitful partnership. Morocco is willing to further strengthen this Partnership in the service of strengthened South-South and triangular cooperation with African countries, he added.
For his part, the Director General of the FAO welcomed the Moroccan experience in agriculture and the food processing industry, considering that the strategies adopted by Morocco over the last twenty years can constitute an example to follow. for countries in the African region.
He assured that FAO intends to develop its cooperation with the Kingdom of Morocco by favoring South-South and triangular cooperation partnerships.