This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
Hibapress-Raba-Rabaec The visit made to Morocco by the Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania, Mr. Igli Hasani, illustrates the will of the two countries to strengthen their bilateral relations and establish a real partnership in all areas, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans residing abroad, said in Rabat.
Speaking during a joint press briefing at the end of his interviews with Mr. Hasani, on a working visit to the kingdom from 1 to 04 March, Mr. Bourita added that this first visit of the genus of the Albanian Minister is of particular importance, insofar as she intervenes in the context of solid relations uniting the two countries.
Morocco and Albania are linked by solid and historical relations, based on mutual respect, friendship and cooperation, he recalled, noting that these relations, although based on solid bases, need to be energized at the level their mechanisms, enriched in terms of their content and enhanced in terms of ambitions.
He said that the two countries have agreed on the reactivation of the mechanism of political dialogue, specifying, in this regard, that it was agreed, before the end of the current year, of the mixed commission between the two countries, knowing that several areas of sectoral cooperation identified can be developed, in accordance with the aspirations of the two parties.
Bourita said that the two parties also agreed to strengthen the legal framework to encourage the private sector to play a more active role in bilateral relations, evoking the possibility of organizing an economic forum bringing together businessmen of the two before the end of the year, the aim being to explore commercial and investment opportunities.
Noting that Morocco considers Albania as a key player in Western Balkans and among countries with an essential role in the stability and development of this region, the Minister noted that this country can set up as a gateway to the Kingdom in this region of the world, while Morocco can become a strategic hub for the Albanian private sector in Africa.
Mr. Bourita also pointed out that the joint declaration signed between the two countries has several points constituting a real roadmap for the development of bilateral relations between Morocco and Albania in the years to come.
