HIBAPRESS – Italy: Abdelatif El Baz
The Consul General of the Kingdom of Morocco in Palermo, Maryam Nasif, continues a remarkable diplomatic dynamic that reflects Morocco's increasing openness to its partners in Italy, through a series of official meetings that concerned academic, economic, and cultural affairs.
At the University of Palermo, the Consul held a meeting with the university president, Massimo Midiri, during which they discussed prospects for expanding university cooperation with Moroccan higher education institutions. The importance of supporting scientific research and developing student exchange programs was emphasized, providing wider opportunities for students and researchers from both countries. This trend was welcomed by the Italian side, which expressed its desire to enhance openness to Moroccan universities.
In the context of economic diplomacy, Nasif received the president of the Italian Businessmen Association in Morocco, Giuseppe Lo Piccolo, where updates on Italian investments in Morocco and their remarkable development were presented. The meeting focused on encouraging the connection between economic actors and establishing bridges of cooperation between Moroccan and Italian companies. The two parties exchanged symbolic gifts, including the "smart jar," a craftsman's innovation from the Caltagirone region.
The Consul also paid a courtesy visit to the Archbishop of Palermo, Corrado Lorefice, where she presented an overview of Morocco's pioneering efforts in consolidating interreligious dialogue and enshrining the values of tolerance and coexistence. The positive role of the Kingdom in combating hate speech and promoting initiatives for rapprochement between peoples was praised during the meeting. The visit concluded with the exchange of symbolic gifts from the Moroccan traditional industry.
With these activities, Consul Maryam Nasif continues to enhance Morocco's presence in Sicily, and consolidate a diplomacy close to academic, economic, and religious actors, reflecting the image of Morocco open and interacting with its Mediterranean environment.
