Morocco and Kenya are poised to establish a parliamentary friendship group, a move that signals a significant warming of bilateral relations between the two African nations.
This initiative follows Kenya’s recent official backing of Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara conflict, which Nairobi now considers the “only sustainable approach.”
Moroccan Ambassador Abderrazzak Laassel met with Kenyan Senate President Amason Kingi Jeffah in Nairobi on Thursday, August 21, to finalize the details. The proposed group aims to strengthen parliamentary ties through regular dialogue and cooperation, with a broader goal of fostering mutual understanding and promoting shared interests in trade, education, and development.
This new partnership is seen as a key step in a long-term vision for South-South cooperation, particularly in the areas of African integration and sustainable development. The discussions also explored expanded collaboration in other sectors, including infrastructure, investment, and agriculture.
This initiative is a tangible result of the shift in bilateral relations, which became more evident after Kenya’s current president took office. The new stance was officially confirmed by Kenyan Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi during his visit to Morocco in May, marking a crucial turning point in the strategic partnership between Rabat and Nairobi.
The establishment of this parliamentary cooperation represents a concrete step toward closer ties between Morocco and Kenya. According to observers, the benefits of this expanded alliance are expected to extend beyond political dialogue, leading to practical cooperation in key development sectors.
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