The Fes-Meknes Chamber of Commerce holds its general assembly and approves international partnership agreements and major projects

The Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Services of the Fez-Meknes Region held its Ordinary General Assembly for the second session of 2025 on Thursday, October 30, 2025, in the main conference hall at the Prefecture of Sefrou Province. The session was attended by the Governor of Sefrou Province, who highlighted the Chamber’s role in promoting economic development across the Fez-Meknes Region in general. In his address, the Governor discussed key structuring economic projects in the province, including the Ain Cheggag Industrial Pole, the Industrial Acceleration Zone, and various infrastructure initiatives planned for the area.

Progress on the Ain Cheggag Industrial Pole

The Deputy General Manager of Al Omrane Fez-Meknes presented a detailed overview of the progress on the Ain Cheggag Industrial Pole works. The project includes the development of an integrated zone for leather industries spanning 50 hectares. Emphasis was placed on the need to strengthen the marketing strategy for this zone to attract significant industrial investments, along with key economic data on the anticipated impact of this infrastructure.

Update on the Strategic Plan and Achievement Rate

Participants discussed the update to the Chamber’s strategic plan for the 2022-2027 period, which has achieved over 59% of its outlined objectives. This progress reflects the Chamber’s commitment to supporting the trade, industry, and services sectors in the region.

Key Resolutions of the General Assembly

The assembly adopted a series of important resolutions, including:

1. Approval of the minutes of the Ordinary General Assembly for the first session of 2025.
2. Approval of the updated strategic plan for the 2022-2027 period.
3. Approval of the framework partnership and cooperation agreement with the Meknes Municipal Council for the establishment of the “Ismailia Business Center.”
4. Approval of the financing agreement for the “Ismailia Business Center” in Meknes with the Fez-Meknes Regional Council, the Meknes Prefecture Council, and the Regional Project Implementation Agency.
5. Approval of the addendum to the agreement for establishing the “YouCode Fès” programming and coding school in the Fez-Meknes Region.
6. Approval of the addendum to the partnership agreement for creating and equipping the Ain Cheggag Industrial Park in Sefrou Province.
7. Approval of the addendum to the framework agreement for financing, developing, and promoting the Ain Baida Industrial Zone.
8. Approval of the partnership agreement with the Moroccan Association for Textile and Apparel Industries.
9. Approval of the partnership agreement with the Meknes Initiative Association.
10. Approval of the partnership agreement with the National Authority for Moroccans Abroad.
11. Approval of the partnership agreement with the Moroccan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Belgium and the European Union.
12. Approval of the partnership agreement with the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
13. Approval of the partnership agreement with the Cameroon Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
14. Approval of the partnership agreement with the Benin Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
15. Approval of the partnership agreement with the Ivory Coast Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
16. Approval of the partnership agreement with the Mauritania Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Broad Development Prospects for the Fez-Meknes Region

These resolutions underscore the Chamber’s dedication to fostering local and international partnerships, with a focus on structuring projects aimed at boosting investment, creating jobs, and enhancing the region’s economic competitiveness. This general assembly aligns with national efforts to develop industrial infrastructure, solidifying Fez-Meknes as a major economic hub in Morocco.

Keywords: Fez-Meknes Chamber of Commerce, 2025 General Assembly, Ain Cheggag Pole, International Partnership Agreements, 2022-2027 Strategic Plan, Ismailia Business Center, YouCode Fès, Regional Development, Industrial Investments.