Morocco, France focus on economy, counter-terrorism in bilateral talks

Economy, counter-terrorism and climate change were the focus of talks between Morocco's King Mohammed VI and French president François Hollande, who is on two-day visit to the kingdom on Saturday.

As for counter-terrorism cooperation, the two leaders chaired the signing ceremony of a bilateral agreement on the training of French imams (religious leaders) in Morocco.

This agreement was inked by Laurent Fabius, minister of foreign affairs and international development, and endowments and Islamic affairs minister Ahmed Toufiq.

The meeting, which was held in the northern city of Tangiers, addressed the bilateral large-scale projects as the High Speed Rail and industrial partnerships in the car industry.

Concerning climate change, the two sides, which will assume the presidency of the two upcoming COP21 and COP22, reiterated their resolve to join hands so that the international community could find adequate answers to this universal issue.

The talks were also an occasion to continue the strategic dialogue on regional and international issues of shared interests, particularly Libyan political dialogue hosted by Morocco and challenges linked to migration between Africa and Europe.

Morocco and France enjoy strong political, economic and military relationships. France is Morocco's largest investor and second largest trade partner after Spain. Endit