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Egypt and Morocco explore expanded cooperation in ports and logistics

Officials from both countries discuss strengthening ties in industrial zones and maritime infrastructure.

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At a glance

  • Egyptian Ambassador Ahmed Nihad Abdel Latif met with Tanger Med Group CEO Mehdi Tazi-Riffi
  • Meeting held at Tanger Med headquarters in Tangier, Morocco
  • Discussions covered ports, industrial zones and logistics cooperation
  • Egyptian Commercial Counselor Moataz Bellah Ali also attended

Egypt's ambassador to Morocco met with the chief executive of Tanger Med Group to discuss ways to deepen cooperation in ports, industrial zones and logistics. The meeting took place at the group's headquarters in Tangier and was attended by Egypt's commercial counselor in Morocco.

The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties in these sectors, according to the Egypt Independent.

Why it matters

Expanded cooperation in ports and logistics could strengthen economic ties between the two North African nations and improve regional trade infrastructure.

Original reporting

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