Morocco has placed its Atlantic Initiative at the center of the 2nd Africa-CARICOM Summit, promoting it as a new model for South-South cooperation.
The initiative, presented as a way to transform the Atlantic Ocean into a shared space for development and connectivity, was a key topic at the meeting in Addis Ababa on Sunday.
The Moroccan delegation, led by its Permanent Representative to the African Union, framed the Atlantic Initiative as more than just a project to give landlocked African nations access to the sea. The goal is to build an integrated network of trade and infrastructure that can create a lasting connection between Africa and the Caribbean.
Morocco noted that despite the priorities set at the first summit, economic relations between the two regions are still not meeting their potential. The country’s delegation stressed the need for more practical partnerships to build a resilient development model that fits the specific needs of both regions.
Launched in November 2023 by King Mohammed VI, the Atlantic Initiative aims to help Africa become a major global player by leveraging its resources and strategic partnerships with other regions in the Global South. The project also seeks to position the Atlantic Ocean as a central hub for economic and security connections.
The King’s vision is to transform the Atlantic region into a space of human interaction and economic integration that can play a decisive role on both a continental and international level.
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