Rabat:Morocco and Ecuador have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with a focus on economic cooperation, following discussions between Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita and Ecuador's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility Roberto Carlos Kury Pesantes.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the two ministers emphasized the importance of reinforcing economic ties and celebrated the signing of the 2026-2028 Roadmap for Cooperation. This framework aims to diversify and strengthen bilateral cooperation and invigorate the friendly relations between Morocco and Ecuador.

The ministers also expressed their commitment to reducing customs duties on certain Ecuadorian products, which will be mutually agreed upon, to expand Ecuadorian exports to the Moroccan market and diversify trade. Additionally, they highlighted the Visa Waiver Agreement for Ecuadorian nationals with ordinary passports, which will ease travel to Morocco and enhance societal exchanges.

Further discussions included developing partnerships in agribusiness, energy transition, renewable energy, and the decarbonization of the economy, recognizing these areas as crucial for sustainable development. The ministers also agreed to hold the first Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) meeting, proposed by Ecuador to be hosted virtually.

Bourita and Pesantes praised the quality of their discussions and expressed satisfaction with the meeting outcomes, which reflect their shared vision and commitment to advancing bilateral relations based on mutual interests and international cooperation.