Casablanca, November 22, 2024 – The Europe Today: Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China’s commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with Morocco during a meeting with Crown Prince Moulay Hassan on Thursday. The meeting took place in Casablanca during a technical stop following President Xi’s state visit to Brazil.
President Xi extended warm regards and best wishes to King Mohammed VI and highlighted the sound development of China-Morocco relations. He noted the fruitful cooperation and vibrant exchanges in various sectors, underscoring the significance of King Mohammed VI’s 2016 state visit to China, which elevated bilateral ties to a new level.
Reaffirming China’s support for Morocco in safeguarding its national security and stability, Xi emphasized mutual support on key issues concerning both nations’ core interests. He pledged to work closely with Morocco to implement the outcomes of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and the 10th Ministerial Conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum. Xi also stressed the importance of deepening collaboration under the Belt and Road Initiative and expanding cultural exchanges to foster goodwill between the two peoples.
Crown Prince Moulay Hassan conveyed King Mohammed VI’s greetings and gratitude for China’s support during the COVID-19 pandemic. He expressed Morocco’s commitment to enhancing high-level exchanges and cooperation across various fields, noting the growing alignment of positions between the two nations on global and regional issues.
The crown prince emphasized the increasing popularity of Chinese language and culture in Morocco and expressed hope for further strengthening cultural exchanges. He reiterated Morocco’s firm support for safeguarding national sovereignty, security, and stability, signaling a shared vision for the future of China-Morocco relations.
This meeting highlighted the continued growth of the China-Morocco strategic partnership and the shared commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation.
