Rabat: Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment and Skills Younes Sekkouri held talks on Tuesday in Rabat with Bangladesh State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam. This meeting comes within the momentum of diversifying the Kingdom of Morocco’s strategic partnerships and consolidating South-South cooperation spearheaded by His Majesty King Mohammed VI.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the meeting reflects the determination of both countries to promote a pragmatic dialogue centered on human development, training, investment, and the exchange of expertise. It also illustrates Morocco’s growing international credibility and its ability to foster partnerships beyond traditional spheres.

In a statement to the press, Sekkouri stressed that this meeting provided a favorable opportunity to examine ways of strengthening cooperation between the two countries, noting that Bangladesh has a particular interest in Morocco’s experience in the field of vocational training, especially th
e model of the Cities of Trades and Skills (CMC), carried out under the impetus of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.

The minister also noted that despite the geographical distance, Rabat and Dhaka remain two friendly countries sharing similarities and deep ties. “The two nations converge on international issues and share the same commitment to peace and security in the world, a cause ardently defended by the Kingdom under the enlightened leadership of His Majesty the King,” he said.

For her part, Obaed Islam highlighted the ties uniting Morocco and Bangladesh, as well as their cooperation within multilateral platforms, considering that there are real opportunities to strengthen economic diplomacy and collaboration between the two nations, particularly in the sectors of education, vocational training, and job creation.

Expressing Bangladesh’s readiness, under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, to work jointly with the Kingdom in these fields, she welcomed the strength of the human ties uniting the
Moroccan and Bangladeshi peoples.