Riyad mezzour talks to Addis Ababa with the CEA Executive Secretary

This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:

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The Minister of Industry and Trade, Riyad Mezzour, met on Monday in Addis Ababa, with the executive secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (CEA), Claver Gatete.

This interview took place on the sidelines of the work of the 57th session of the CEA and the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, of which Morocco ensures the presidency.

In a statement to the press, Mr. Mezzour said that the interview was an opportunity to discuss the action plan for the conference and its office for next year.

He also claimed to have approached with Mr. Gatete the representativeness of Moroccan executives within the CEA which remains weak, adding that the emphasis was also placed on the development of joint programs between Morocco and this organization.

Morocco was elected unanimously last Wednesday, as president of the 57th CEA session of the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.

Remember that the kingdom will host the 58th CEA and the Conference of African Finance Ministers in March 2026.