Rabat – Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch met Tuesday with African development Bank President Ould Tah to discuss bolstering economic ties between Morocco and the pan-African financial institution. The meeting comes amid Morocco’s growing role as a key investment hub in Africa and its efforts to strengthen south-south cooperation . Discussions centered on expanding financial support for Moroccan businesses, with a specific focus on youth employment and vital small and medium-sized enterprises.
Moroccan Prime Minister Discusses Financial Synergy, Employment with African Development Bank President
Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch met with African Development Bank (ADB) President Ould Tah on Tuesday to discuss strengthening financial collaboration and boosting employment opportunities, particularly for young people and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The discussions underscore Morocco’s commitment to economic development across the African continent.
The meeting focused on enhancing synergy between Morocco and the ADB, with Ould Tah emphasizing the need for improved financial cooperation within Africa, according to reports. Akhannouch and Ould Tah also specifically addressed the portfolio of ongoing projects and the critical role of SMEs in driving economic growth.
A key topic of conversation was employment, with a particular emphasis on creating opportunities for young Moroccans. The leaders explored strategies to support SMEs, recognizing their importance as engines of job creation. The ADB has been a significant partner in Morocco’s development initiatives, and this meeting signals a continued commitment to collaboration.
The discussions also covered the importance of a robust financial ecosystem to support economic activity and investment. This meeting comes as Morocco seeks to further integrate its economy with the broader African market and leverage the ADB’s resources to achieve its development goals.
