Heba Press/. Rabat
The thirteenth Nordic-African Business Summit was held today Thursday in Oslo, organized by the Norwegian-African Business Association in cooperation with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Norfund Fund, with the participation of Morocco.
This event, opened by the Norwegian Minister for International Development, Anne Beth Christiansen Tvenereim, aims to analyze the impact of new global dynamics on investments in Africa and to strengthen partnerships between the Nordic countries and the African continent.
The summit, organized with the participation of more than 250 participants, including business leaders, ministers and senior officials from both regions, under the slogan “Navigating a New World Order”, addressed strategic issues such as energy, trade and geopolitics through various themes. sessions.
Morocco was represented by the Director General of the Moroccan Agency for the Development of Investments and Exports, Ali Al-Seddiqi, the Managing Partner of “Mazars” Maroc and the President of the Africa Committee of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises , Abdou Solly Diop. , and the ambassador of His Majesty the King to Norway, Nabila Fredji.
During the plenary session, which revolved around the theme “Investing in a new world order”, Mr. Al-Seddiqi highlighted the strategic vision of Morocco, carried by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, which aims to make Kingdom an engine of economic growth in Africa. .
He highlighted Morocco’s role as a communications hub, through key infrastructure such as the Tangier-Med port, which facilitates intra-African trade and attracts international investment.
Mr. Al-Seddiqi also highlighted Morocco’s commitment to promoting renewable energy and clean technologies, thereby creating partnership opportunities with the Nordic countries.
For his part, Mr. Solly Diop, during a session on “The evolving role of Africa in world affairs”, spoke of the challenges and opportunities offered to the continent in the global context of post-crisis.
He said Africa, rich in human and natural resources, is capable of tackling global challenges such as food security and green energy, provided it strengthens regional integration and promotes a common voice on the scene. international.
He highlighted the Moroccan model, which has adapted to the new economic and geopolitical reality by emphasizing innovation and economic transformation.
At the same time, the Moroccan Embassy in Oslo, in partnership with the Moroccan Investment and Export Development Agency, organized a round table entitled “Morocco, gateway to Africa: economic integration and strategic opportunities “.
This event was an opportunity for Mr. Al-Siddiqi and Ms. Faridji to present the Kingdom’s credentials as a platform for African economic integration, with particular emphasis on its modern infrastructure, its strategic partnerships with the European Union and emerging economies, and its support for the innovation of small and medium-sized businesses.
The round table also made it possible to explore new opportunities for cooperation and investment, particularly in the sectors of renewable energy, trade and innovation, which have strengthened Morocco’s image as a strategic partner for international investors wishing to settle in Africa.
