Morocco and Turkey have signed two significant agreements in the fields of energy and mining aimed at “enhancing bilateral relations in various energy sectors and implementing joint projects,” according to Anadolu Agency.
The agreements were announced by Turkey’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Alparslan Bayraktar.
The Turkish ministry issued a statement highlighting that Bayraktar held both individual and joint meetings with Morocco’s Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, during his official visit to the kingdom.
Minister Bayraktar stated in the release that “the two countries have taken a step that will strengthen bilateral cooperation.” He emphasized Morocco’s substantial potential in the field of renewable energy.
Bayraktar also pointed out that Turkey has significantly bolstered its capacity to purchase liquefied natural gas (LNG) through recent investments.
He noted that Turkey and Morocco enjoy robust trade relations and expressed optimism that these ties will be further enhanced through potential future joint projects.
The agreements mark a pivotal moment in Morocco-Turkey relations, particularly in the strategic sectors of energy and mining, laying the groundwork for deeper collaboration and mutual economic growth.
Morocco is set to begin construction on the “Grand Casablanca Stadium” at the end of this month, in preparation for hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
The stadium is projected to be the largest in the world, with a seating capacity of 115,000 spectators.
Kareem Al-Julaibi, a member of Casablanca’s city council, announced that the construction of the stadium will commence within a few weeks.
The stadium will be situated on a 100-hectare site in the village of Mansouria, located in the Ben Slimane province between Casablanca and Rabat. The goal is to have the stadium ready by 2028.
