17 April 2009

Canada and Morocco are exploring ways by which to strengthen trade relationship

The following is excerpted from 16 April 2009 news release by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

The Governments of Canada and the Kingdom of Morocco have had discussions in order to identify areas of partnership to strengthen the long-standing trade relationship between the two countries. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz met with Agriculture Minister Aziz Akhenouch and Trade Minister Abdellatif Mazouz in Rabat, Morocco, to discuss opportunities for the negotiation of a mutually beneficial free trade agreement….

The trade relationship between Canada and Morocco was worth $450 million in 2008. Agricultural products accounted for the vast majority of that trade for a total of $330 million.

"The strong and long-standing relationship between Canada and Morocco gives us a firm foundation to build on as we share technology, coordinate regulations in specific areas, and stimulate trade and investment," said Minister Ritz. …