HIBAPRESS
The Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, discussed with the Deputy Minister of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Steven Koolt, on the sidelines of the 30th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 30), hosted by the city of Belem in the Brazilian Amazon region.
This meeting highlighted the strength of the strategic partnership between Morocco and the Netherlands, especially in the fields of energy, based on a pragmatic approach that looks towards the future. The two officials emphasized the convergence of visions in the field of energy transition, technological innovation, and sustainable development, reaffirming their desire to combine expertise in order to face global energy challenges and stimulate a green and inclusive economy. On this occasion, Benali referred to Morocco's nationally determined contribution (3.0), which was recently updated, highlighting the methodological innovations it integrates to enhance the credibility, transparency, and effectiveness of climate policies, which would inspire other countries to implement the Paris Agreement. The minister also highlighted the progress made by the Kingdom in the field of renewable energy and green hydrogen, noting that Morocco "places international cooperation at the heart of its energy strategy based on credibility and the creation of shared value." On the other hand, the two sides praised the results of the bilateral cooperation framework signed in 2023 in the field of renewable energy and green hydrogen, which enabled the strengthening of the exchange of expertise, the development of skills, and joint participation in major international events, such as the "Power-to-X" summits in Marrakech and "World Hydrogen" in Rotterdam. This meeting enabled the reaffirmation of the will of Morocco and the Netherlands to strengthen a strategic partnership that looks to innovation, sustainability, and shared responsibility in facing global climate challenges. (MAP)
