Skip to main content

Morocco's economic progress highlighted in talks with World Bank VP

1 min Mena Today

Moroccan Minister of Economy and Finance, Nadia Fettah, engaged in discussions in Rabat on Monday with Ferid Belhaj, Vice President for the MENA region at the World Bank, who was on a working visit to Morocco from February 18-21.

Ferid Belhaj © WB

Ferid Belhaj © WB

Moroccan Minister of Economy and Finance, Nadia Fettah, engaged in discussions in Rabat on Monday with Ferid Belhaj, Vice President for the MENA region at the World Bank, who was on a working visit to Morocco from February 18-21.

During the meeting, Fettah and Belhaj lauded the productive cooperation between Morocco and the World Bank Group, particularly emphasizing the quality of reform and investment programs that have benefited from the Bank's technical and financial assistance.

They also acknowledged the Bank's consistent support for the economic and social development initiatives undertaken by the Kingdom, under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, as stated by the Ministry of Economy and Finance on its website.

The meeting served as an occasion for Fettah to express gratitude to Belhaj, who is concluding his term as Vice President for the MENA region at the World Bank, for his personal dedication and ongoing efforts to strengthen the financial and institutional cooperation between Morocco and the World Bank, as noted by the same source.

In response, Belhaj commended the quality and relevance of cooperation projects between the World Bank and Morocco, while praising the constructive collaboration spirit that has consistently characterized the Bank's relations with its Moroccan partners.

By Abdul Ahmaz

Related

Jordan

The railway that could redraw the Middle East's trade map

In a deal that could redraw regional trade routes and unlock the full potential of Jordan's vast mineral wealth, Amman and Abu Dhabi have signed a landmark $2.3 billion railway agreement, one of the most significant infrastructure partnerships the Middle East has seen in years.

Sudan

Germany seeks $1 billion in aid for Sudan to ease hunger crisis

Germany pledged a further 20 million euros ($23.6 million) to Sudan this year, the development ministry said on Wednesday, ahead of an international aid conference hosted in Berlin that is aiming to gather more than $1 billion in funding commitments.

Libya

Two arms brokers face UK trial over Libya weapons deals

Two arms brokers arranged illegal deals to supply ex-Soviet surface-to-air missile systems to South Sudan and fighter jets to Libya during its civil war, British prosecutors told a London court on Tuesday.

Subscribe to our newsletter

Mena banner 4

To make this website run properly and to improve your experience, we use cookies. For more detailed information, please check our Cookie Policy.

  • Necessary cookies enable core functionality. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences.