Equatorial Guinea's Prime Minister Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua stressed, on Tuesday in Malabo, that fruitful and strategic cooperation with the Kingdom of Morocco has contributed to his country's economic development.
During a reception of Morocco’s House of Councillors Speaker Enaam Mayara, attended by Morocco's Ambassador to Malabo Ghoulam Maichane, Osa Nsue Nsua said that “the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Equatorial Guinea are two brotherly countries and two peoples who share the same history”, adding that Morocco had made major contributions to Equatorial Guinea's economic and human resources development.
He pointed out that a large number of young Equato-Guineans pursue their studies at Moroccan universities, noting that graduates of Moroccan schools are working in public administrations and the private sector in Equatorial Guinea, reflecting the contribution of partnerships with the Kingdom.
Stressing the importance of relations between the two countries and the need to support and further strengthen bilateral cooperation, the Equatorial Guinean official stated that Mayara's visit was an opportunity to examine means of developing this strategic partnership, particularly at parliamentary level.
For his part, Mayara affirmed that Morocco, under the leadership of HM King Mohammed VI, is committed to bolstering its policy of fruitful cooperation with friendly and brotherly African countries, notably Equatorial Guinea, as part of a win-win approach.
In this context, he highlighted Morocco's initiatives to develop and promote South-South cooperation, citing HM the King's initiative to promote access to the Atlantic Ocean for Sahel countries.
The House of Councillors Speaker explained that this Royal Initiative, aiming to strengthen solidarity between African countries and promote sustainable development on the continent, demonstrates the particular care the Sovereign attaches to cooperation in favor of the continent's development.
Mayara also highlighted the strategic importance of the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project for regional economic integration, underlining that this mega-project initiated by HM King Mohammed VI and former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari embodies the Kingdom's commitment to regional development.
The Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline is a strategic lever for the economic and social development of countries in the sub-region, including Equatorial Guinea, which inked last August an agreement with Nigeria for the construction and operation of a gas pipeline that is part of the Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline project,” he continued.
As part of his working visit at the head of a large parliamentary delegation, Mayara also held talks with Minister Delegate of Foreign Affairs Marcos Mba Ondo, where he emphasized the need for new impetus to economic relations between Morocco and Equatorial Guinea, in order to support companies in both countries in joint development projects, specifying that the next Joint Commission will play an important role in reaching this goal.
In the same vein, he reiterated the Kingdom's willingness to lend its support and expertise to Equatorial Guinea, particularly in the agricultural, industrial, tourism and financial fields, as it implements its economic development plan (2020-2035).
The Moroccan delegation includes President of Moroccan Labor Union (UMT) Noureddine Soulaik and member of General Confederation of Moroccan Companies (CGEM) Mohamed El Amouri.
Following the two-day visit, Mayara will chair the 11th consultation meeting of the Association of Senates, Shoora, and Equivalent Councils in Africa and Arab world (ASSECAA), which will be held in Malabo on September 26-27.
