Helsinki: The Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, held talks on Tuesday in Helsinki with Finnish government officials and business leaders on bolstering cooperation in digital transition.
According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, during her meeting with Finnish Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tavio, both sides discussed the importance of strengthening the partnership between the two countries in areas related to digital transition and artificial intelligence. They also reviewed various digital initiatives launched in Morocco under the enlightened vision of HM King Mohammed VI, including the national strategy “Morocco Digital 2030.” This strategy aims to boost the digital economy by creating 240,000 direct jobs, contributing to the GDP, and positioning Morocco as a key player in the digital world.
Seghrouchni called for exploring the opportunities Morocco offers as a pioneering destination in Africa, emphasizing that the Kingdom is home to young talents who stand out in advanced technologies. For his part, Tavio expressed Finland’s interest in strengthening relations with Morocco and congratulated Seghrouchni for the upcoming organization of the 2030 World Cup, alongside Spain and Portugal. He noted that such an event could accelerate the development of Morocco’s digital infrastructure and projects related to information and communication technologies.
Seghrouchni also extended an invitation to startup representatives to visit Morocco to discover the investment opportunities it offers.