India’s ambassador to Morocco has commended the commitment and the significant initiatives being taken by the Kingdom to resolve the Sahara issue.
Interviewed by Assahifa daily,the diplomat said his country “has been supportive of steps being taken to find a negotiated and enduring political solution to the Sahara issue”. “We have long supported the process under the auspices of the United Nations,including the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy,” Ambassador Sanjay Rana added.
“As an ambassador based in Morocco,I have seen first-hand the deep commitment and the significant initiatives being taken by the Kingdom to resolve this issue as well as bring development to the people of the region”,he said.
“India appreciates Morocco’s role as a pillar of stability and moderation in the region. Our growing partnership with Morocco is rooted in shared values,strategic trust,and a vision for peace and prosperity across Africa and beyond”,he stressed,lauding the two countries’ shared commitment to cooperation,development,and global peace.
He also said he is convinced the Moroccan-Indian strategic partnership will continue to grow stronger across sectors—from trade and education to defense and digital innovation.
In 2022–23,bilateral trade touched $3.6 billion,and in the first nine months of FY 2024–25,trade reached $2.24 billion. India imports key phosphates and chemicals from Morocco and exports machinery,pharmaceuticals,textiles,and automobiles.
Morocco is looking forward to attracting Indian investment in renewable energy,IT,agro-tech,automotive,and manufacturing sectors. The Tata Advanced Systems’ defense manufacturing project launched to produce combat vehicles in Morocco is a significant milestone in Rabat-New Delhi strategic partnership.
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