Pakistan, Morocco revamping agree to enhance bilateral ties.

ISLAMABAD -- Ambassador of Morocco to Pakistan Muhammad Karmoune has said that Morocco and Pakistan are revamping the ties and that the two nations have agreed to further enhance bilateral cooperation at different levels. An agreement could be signed between the Port of Tangeir and Gawadar Port. Pakistan and Morocco enjoy productive relations in international and regional forasuch as United Nations (UN) and OIC.

During the interview with media International News Networks, the Ambassador of Morocco Muhammad Karmoune said that Morocco attached great importance to its ties with the brotherly country of Pakistan and was willing to further enhance the mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation in different fields. He underscored the significance of high-level interactions, including political consultations between the two countries. The long-awaited bilateral political consultations between are scheduled be held in February 2020.

Answering the question, the envoy highlighted that although the official bilateral relations between Morocco and Pakistan were established in 1958, cordial relations predated when Pakistan helped Morocco in its independence struggle by issuing diplomatic passports to the leaders of the Moroccan freedom movement. The close and friendly relations between the two sides are underpinned by common faith and shared experiences. The Ministries of Religious Affairs of the two countries keep in regular touch through a joint commission. Both states are members of Al Quds Committee headed by His Majesty King Mohammad VI of Morocco.

The Ambassador emphasized the importance of promoting trade and business ties between the two countries. He said that the exchange of trade delegations was imperative to identify the trade potential between the two brotherly countries. For the enhancement of trade and the economic sector, Pakistani investors and businessmen have shown interest in exploring the opportunities being offered by Morocco. A Morocco - Pakistan Joint Business Council has been established and some of its members have visited Morocco to explore opportunities. The Joint Business Council facilitates the business community of both countries. Morocco also imports Textile, handicrafts and other items from Pakistan.

Pakistan is a significant investor in Moroccan fertilizer...

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