Morocco is actively pursuing stronger energy partnerships with African nations, Omar Hejira, Secretary of State to the Minister of Industry and Trade in charge of Foreign Trade, affirmed on Monday in Casablanca.
Hejira made these remarks at the opening of the African Meetings of the National Federation of Electricity, Electronics, and Renewable Energy (FENELEC), a two-day event bringing together key stakeholders from across the continent. The focus of the gathering was to explore investment opportunities and discuss collaborative regional projects in the energy sector.
The Secretary of State emphasized the shared vision between Morocco and various African countries for the development of electricity, electronics, and renewable energy—sectors considered crucial for driving economic growth across the continent.
Highlighting Morocco’s own progress in the energy sector, Hejira pointed to the country’s substantial infrastructure projects and increasing competitiveness in the regional market. In 2023, Morocco’s exports in the electricity and electronics sector reached an impressive 18 billion dirhams (€1.65 billion), a significant 34% increase. Between 2020 and 2023, Moroccan exports of vehicles, fuels, and electrical conductors totaled 1 billion dirhams, representing 26% of the nation’s exports in this category.
These figures demonstrate Morocco’s growing integration into global value chains and its expanding role as a provider of energy solutions for the wider African continent.
The importance of regional collaboration was a recurring theme throughout the forum. Mor Kassé, President of the Federation of Senegalese Electricity Enterprises (FESELEC), stressed the need for improved access to financing and the development of local expertise within the energy sector.
The FENELEC meetings served to solidify Morocco’s strategic position in Africa’s ongoing energy transition, fostering partnerships aimed at accelerating sustainable and inclusive development across the continent.
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