Press Releases

On 24, Parliamentary Vice-Minister ONISHI made a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Ryad MEZZOUR, Minister of Industry and Trade of the Kingdom of Morocco.
Parliamentary Vice-Minister ONISHI requested Morocco's cooperation in expanding the import of Japanese food products. Minister Mezzour introduced initiatives for industrial promotion and trade facilitation in Morocco.
Both sides concurred to work towards further strengthening cooperation in the industrial and trade sectors.

On 23, Parliamentary Vice-Minister ONISHI and H.E. Ms. Zakia DRIOUICH, State Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture, Marine Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests, in charge of Marine Fisheries of the Kingdom of Morocco, signed and exchanged notes concerning the Grant Aid "Project for the Development of Souiria K'dima New Generation Fishing Port" (Additional Grant).
Both sides concurred that cooperation at the Souiria K'dima fishing port, symbolizing the close bilateral cooperation, would lead to further promotion of Morocco's fisheries industry and strengthened the bilateral cooperation in the fisheries sector.

On 24, Parliamentary Vice-Minister ONISHI held a meeting with Amb. Fouad YAZOURH, Director General of International Political Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates of the Kingdom of Morocco.
Parliamentary Vice-Minister ONISHI stressed the necessity of strengthening cooperation with countries sharing fundamental values amidst challenges to a free, open, and stable international order. He stated that Morocco is an important partner for Japan and that this visit demonstrates Japan's commitment to strengthening its ties with the Maghreb region.
Both sides also concurred to further strengthen the "Reinforced Partnership" between the two countries in various areas such as political, economic and cultural fields, looking ahead to the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations next year.