Morocco calls for cooperation with African countries to address food security demands

By Nneka Nwogwugwu

Africa has untapped natural resources that could ensure food security across the continent, Morocco’s Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, and Waters and Forests, Mohamed Sadiki has said.

Morocco called for collective action across the continent to promote cooperation with other African countries through establishing “fair, just and balanced economic relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and African countries,” said Sadiki.

Morocco has signed numerous agreements with African countries to promote and protect mutual investments, share knowledge and expertise, and strengthen cooperation to face common issues including environmental ones.

One example is the Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline. The agreement to create the pipeline was signed in December 2021. the pipeline is expected to reinforce regional energy security and boost the economic and social development of involved countries.

Morocco has also set up a series of projects to maintain food security in face of climate change, including Green Generation 2020-2030.

Source: Morocco news