Rabat: Morocco’s National Foundation of Museums (FNM) and the …½le-de-France Region signed on Monday a declaration of intent at the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rabat to establish a cultural partnership. Inked by FNM President Mehdi Qotbi and …½le-de-France President Val©rie P©cresse, the agreement includes organizing the inaugural Mediterranean exhibition for the upcoming City of African Culture – Museum of the Continent.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the partnership will also focus on sharing expertise in African contemporary art conservation, acquisitions, public engagement, and loaning artworks from the …½le-de-France Regional Contemporary Art Fund (Frac). Speaking at the occasion, Qotbi highlighted His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s strong support for culture and Morocco’s pivotal role as a gateway between Africa and Europe.

In turn, P©cresse emphasized the deep ties between …½le-de-France and Morocco, noting that Frac …½le-de-France’s expertise will be made available to the FNM to locate, develop, appraise, and promote African talent. The event featured a visit by P©cresse and her accompanying delegation to the Mohammed VI of Modern and Contemporary Art, showcasing works by writer, poet, and artist Tahar Ben Jelloun as well as contemporary Moroccan artists.