Agadir, June 11, 2026 – The Europe Today: Morocco and Chile have signed a joint statement aimed at deepening bilateral investment and commercial cooperation during the first Moroccan-Chilean Economic Forum, held in the city of Salé.
According to Morocco’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, the forum concluded on Tuesday with the signing of a joint statement outlining the framework of a future partnership, opening broad prospects for businesses and companies in both countries toward a balanced and mutually beneficial economic and trade relationship.
The inaugural forum brought together government officials, business leaders, and investors from Morocco and Chile to explore new areas of cooperation and identify investment opportunities across key sectors.
The event was co-chaired by Omar Hejira, Secretary of State to the Minister of Industry and Trade in charge of Foreign Trade, and Paula Estévez Weinstein, representing Chile’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs for International Economic Relations. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic relations within a structured institutional framework, with emphasis on expanding trade flows and boosting investment cooperation.
Officials highlighted the long-standing diplomatic and historical ties between the two countries, noting progress since Morocco’s engagement as an observer in the Pacific Alliance in 2014, where it remains the only African country in that status. They also referenced earlier milestones, including Morocco’s royal visit to Santiago in 2004, which helped reinforce bilateral relations.
Both parties underscored the strategic complementarity between their economies, with Morocco positioned as a gateway to Africa, Europe, and the Mediterranean, while Chile serves as a strategic entry point to Latin America, Asia, and the Pacific region.
On the sidelines of the forum, officials stressed the importance of strengthening private sector engagement to expand market access and enhance export capacity. They noted that the initiative aims to create a platform for assessing trade potential and building partnerships aligned with Morocco’s broader international economic vision.
Speaking at the forum, Omar Hejira said the objective was to explore opportunities available in both countries and foster closer ties between the private sectors, while identifying new avenues for cooperation to improve trade performance. He also emphasized Morocco’s ambition to expand its presence in Latin American markets through Chile.
Chile’s representative Paula Estévez Weinstein highlighted agriculture, energy, and mining as key areas of mutual interest, noting the complementary nature of both economies. She expressed expectations for expanded business-to-business engagement between Moroccan and Chilean companies to further strengthen cooperation.
Additional bilateral meetings are expected to continue between private sector stakeholders from both countries to explore long-term partnerships and investment opportunities.
