Morocco and the Republic of the Congo have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in the field of water management, particularly in areas such as desalination and wastewater treatment.
This was the focal point of discussions held on Wednesday in Rabat between Morocco's Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka, and the Republic of the Congo's Minister of Environment, Sustainable Development, and the Congo Basin, Arlette Soudan-Nonault, who also serves as the Executive Secretary of the Congo Basin Climate Commission (CBCC).
The meeting provided an opportunity for the two ministers to explore avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation, particularly by leveraging new technologies in water management. Both parties expressed their satisfaction with the strong relations between Morocco and the Republic of Congo, emphasizing the need to further boost this partnership across various sectors.
In a press statement following the meeting, Minister Baraka highlighted the progress Morocco has made in water resource management under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, noting that the Kingdom is eager to share its expertise with the Republic of Congo. He pointed to Morocco’s advancements in sanitation and wastewater treatment as key areas of potential collaboration.
Minister Soudan-Nonault, in turn, praised Morocco’s efforts in managing water resources, expressing her country’s interest in learning from Morocco’s pioneering experience in this field.
The visit of the Congolese minister to Morocco, leading a high-level delegation, is part of an official mission across CBCC member countries. The CBCC is one of three African climate commissions established during the 1st African Summit of Action for a Continent-Wide Co-Emergence, which was initiated by King Mohammed VI during COP22 in Marrakech.
This visit underscores the growing ties between Morocco and the Republic of Congo and highlights their shared commitment to sustainable development and climate action on the African continent.
