Zakaria El Goumiri. vow to advance ties
TANZANIA and the Kingdom of Morocco have vowed to remain steadfast in their commitment to advancing their economic, trade and investment cooperation.
This includes by redoubling the efforts of their respective agencies and economic operators, and by promoting joint economic initiatives and investment projects.
“Let us continue to work together, hand in hand, with our Tanzanian partners and other like-minded nations, to build a future of prosperity and peace. As we do so, we will honour the spirit of cooperation and mutual respect, upholding the values that guide our nations,” stated Moroccan Ambassador to Tanzania, Zakaria El Goumiri.
He made statement in Dar es Salaam at the weekend at the occasion of the 24th Throne Day of King Mohammed VI.
On the day, the embassy reflected upon the remarkable accomplishments that King Mohammed VI has achieved since ascending to the throne, and paid tribute to his visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to the welfare of the Moroccan people.
Ambassador Goumiri pointed out that under King Mohammed VI’s stewardship, Morocco has emerged as a key player in African and international affairs.
Since the visit of King Mohammed VI to Dar es Salaam in 2016, major actions have since been carried out in various sectors, including education and vocational training (with the provision of around 30 scholarships per year), agriculture, banking (Bank of Africa), insurance, investment, etc.
“Our two nations have come together and created great opportunities, fostering growth, and contributing to progress that, among other things, assures food security,” he noted.
The good example is the OCP Africa group, a Moroccan Global Phosphate Fertiliser producer that has been instrumental in impacting the lives of thousands of farmers.
This year 2023 alone, OCP will run soil testing services through the mobile lab in four regions, namely Mara, Tabora, Geita and Kagera with the target to reach and train at least 45,000 small holder farmers.
“OCP Africa will continue to work hand in hand with the government of Tanzania until we achieve President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s agricultural vision of 20/30,” he pledged.
On his part, Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Prof Adolf Mkenda, who graced the occasion, said Tanzania and Morocco enjoy good bilateral relations ever since.
Prof Mkenda stated that the two countries continue to work closely to enhance bilateral cooperation.
“We have, to date, signed several Memoranda of Understanding between our two countries. As our principals have always insisted, it is high time to prioritise the full implementation of these Memoranda of Understanding and put a particular focus on issues of trade and economic projects for mutual benefit,” he stated.
“Despite that economic ties continue to grow immeasurably, trade and investment level between the two countries have to be enhanced,” he pointed out.
Over the years, Morocco has been one of the partners to Tanzania in supporting education sector by offering a number of scholarships.
Tanzania has benefited to a great deal from various scholarships provided by Morocco.
