Catalan delegation on economic mission to Morocco

A high-level economic and institutional delegation from Catalonia is expected in Morocco this Tuesday on a three-day strategic business mission,aimed at strengthening commercial and economic relationships between the northeastern Spanish region and the kingdom. This initiative represents a significant step in expanding cross-border cooperation between two economically dynamic regions.

The mission,organized by Foment del Treball Nacional de Catalunya,the Catalan employers’ association,in partnership with the Morocco-Spain Economic Council (CEMAES),focuses on promoting exchanges between Spanish and Moroccan economic actors across high-potential sectors including automotive manufacturing,technological innovation,infrastructure development,financial services,and international commerce.

The comprehensive agenda includes strategic meetings with key Moroccan institutions,notably in Tangier,Rabat,and Casablanca. These institutional engagements aim to facilitate deeper understanding of Morocco’s investment landscape and regulatory framework.

Industrial site visits form a crucial component of the mission,with planned tours of Tangier Automotive City and Nouaceur Technopole. These visits will provide the delegation members with firsthand insights into Morocco’s advanced manufacturing capabilities and technological infrastructure development.

The delegation comprises approximately thirty entrepreneurs representing strategic sectors with significant cooperation potential. Participants specialize in international logistics,customs management,engineering,construction,sustainable chemistry,digital solutions including Software-as-a-Service (SaaS),and industrial production of technical materials. This diverse representation ensures comprehensive exploration of collaboration opportunities across multiple economic sectors.

This mission aligns with the association’s international projection strategy,which aims to foster sustainable economic partnerships,bridge Moroccan and Catalan productive ecosystems,and encourage interregional dialogue between Europe,Africa,and the Middle East. The initiative reflects growing recognition of Morocco’s strategic position as a gateway for European businesses seeking to expand into African and Middle Eastern markets.

The timing of this mission coincides with increasing interest from European regions in strengthening economic ties with Morocco,recognizing the kingdom’s stable political environment,strategic geographic location,and growing industrial capabilities as significant advantages for international business partnerships.

Catalonia’s main employers’ association has collective partners (associations and regional and sectoral entities,both directly and indirectly); individual partners (multinationals,large,medium and small companies); and collaborating members (foreign chambers of commerce,professional associations,business institutes,etc.)