The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco to Japan co-organized with the Japan-Morocco Association, the 8th edition of the Association’s New-Year Symposium, under the theme “Opportunities and Challenges of the Economy in Africa”, with a focus on energy issues.

Speaking at a panel discussion dedicated to the Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline project, Ambassador Bouhlal highlighted the main steps of this ambitious project, initiated by His Majesty King Mohammed VI and the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari. The Ambassador also emphasized, on this occasion, the impact of this mega-project on regional development, noting that the project further highlights Morocco’s commitment to strengthening South-South cooperation, especially in Africa.