فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
In a significant diplomatic move, Nasser Bourita, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, will visit the People’s Republic of China on September 19-20, 2025, at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, Minister of Foreign Affairs and member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. This visit aims to strengthen the strategic partnership announced in 2016 during King Mohammed VI’s visit to Beijing, seeking to deepen bilateral cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, and investments.
Background of the Visit
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on September 17, 2025, that the visit intends to consolidate relations between the two countries. Trade exchanges between Morocco and China surged by 19% in the first half of 2025, reaching approximately 60 billion MAD. Moreover, China has become the third-largest foreign investor in Morocco, with direct investments exceeding two billion dollars in recent years, focusing on renewable energy, infrastructure, and advanced technologies.
Objectives of the Visit
The visit will include intensive talks in Beijing focusing on:
- Enhancing Economic and Trade Cooperation: Supporting Chinese investments in renewable energy projects such as the Noor solar complex in Ouarzazate, infrastructure development including ports and roads, and expanding manufacturing industries like automobiles and electronics.
- Developing the Strategic Partnership: Particularly within the framework of the “Belt and Road Initiative,” with an emphasis on African and Maghreb cooperation.
- Shared International Issues: Discussing regional stability, climate change, and coordinating positions in international organizations.
- Supporting Moroccans Living Abroad in China: Where the community numbers around 5,000, exploring ways to enhance cultural and educational exchanges.
Expected Outcomes
The visit is expected to yield new cooperation agreements that will boost trade exchanges between the two countries and increase Chinese investments in Morocco. It may also strengthen Morocco’s role as a bridge between China and Africa through support for the Belt and Road Initiative and infrastructure improvements across the continent.
Economic and Diplomatic Context
This move comes amid moderate economic growth in Morocco, projected at around 3.5% for 2025, alongside efforts to diversify strategic partnerships beyond the European Union, which remains Morocco’s largest trading partner. China stands out as the third-largest trading partner and the main source of foreign direct investment, reflecting growing economic and political cooperation between Rabat and Beijing.
Visit Agenda
| Date | Main Activities | Expected Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| September 19, 2025 | Bilateral talks with Wang Yi and economic officials | Strengthening strategic partnership and investment projects |
| September 20, 2025 | Field visits to Chinese projects and joint statement | Signing trade agreements and supporting African cooperation |
Experts and Media Opinions
Moroccan and Chinese media have welcomed the visit, describing it as a “strategic step” to enhance the partnership, especially given increasing interest in renewable energy projects and modern industries. Diplomatic experts see the visit as part of Rabat’s strategy to diversify international relations and expand economic influence.
In conclusion, Nasser Bourita’s visit to China represents an opportunity to reinforce bilateral cooperation, enhance Morocco’s regional and global standing in investment and sustainable development, and affirm a renewed partnership aligned with the challenges of the global economy.
Source: Fes News
