Govt. Head Holds Talks with President of Vietnam's National Assembly

Morocco and Vietnam Seek to Deepen Ties

** Rabat -** Moroccan Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch met with Vietnamese President of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man in Rabat Friday, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two nations.

The meeting aimed to build upon the existing strong ties between Morocco and Vietnam under the leadership of King Mohammed VI and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong.

Strengthening Economic Cooperation

Akhannouch emphasized the historical relations shared by Morocco and Vietnam, highlighting the importance of supporting initiatives that bolster economic cooperation.

"We have profound ties with Vietnam and a shared desire to further strengthen bilateral cooperation," Akhannouch stated, according to a press release from the Head of Government's Office.

Tran echoed these sentiments, emphasizing his visit was aimed at boosting parliamentary diplomacy and promoting economic partnerships between Rabat and Hanoi.

Exploring New Opportunities for Growth

Discussions during the meeting explored several potential avenues for collaboration, including:

• Morocco establishing a platform for Vietnamese investment in Africa.
• Vietnam serving as a bridge between Morocco and members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), a market of over 600 million consumers.

Collaborative Future

The leaders also exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest, welcoming the development of parliamentary relations between Morocco and Vietnam.