Morocco and Rwanda expand economic cooperation ambitions in Kigali
Morocco and Rwanda moved to deepen their economic partnership during high level talks held in Kigali ahead of the Africa CEO Forum, as both countries seek to strengthen investment ties and broaden cooperation across strategic sectors.
Moroccan delegate minister for investment Karim Zidane met with Rwanda’s minister of state for resource mobilization and public investment, Mutesii Rusagara, to discuss mechanisms aimed at expanding bilateral economic cooperation and increasing exchanges of expertise between the two countries. The meetings took place as African business and political leaders gathered in Kigali for the Africa CEO Forum scheduled for May 14 and 15.
Rwandan officials reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening relations with Morocco and praised the steady development of bilateral ties in recent years. The discussions also recalled the impact of King Mohammed VI’s visit to Rwanda, which helped accelerate diplomatic and economic cooperation between Rabat and Kigali.
Several Moroccan companies have already established operations in Rwanda, particularly in the banking and pharmaceutical sectors. The OCP Group has also emerged as a strategic partner for Rwanda through fertilizer supply agreements that gained greater importance amid global agricultural disruptions and rising food security concerns.
Rwandan authorities expressed interest in expanding cooperation into agriculture, textile manufacturing and industrial development. The talks also covered the possibility of stronger coordination between sovereign investment funds from both countries as Kigali seeks to attract additional African investment partnerships.
Karim Zidane highlighted Morocco’s experience in improving the business climate and promoting investment in high value industries. He pointed to sectors including automotive manufacturing, aerospace, renewable energy and green hydrogen as areas where Morocco could share technical expertise and industrial know how with Rwanda.
The discussions reflected a broader African trend toward regional economic integration and South South cooperation. Morocco has increasingly positioned itself as a continental investment and industrial hub, while Rwanda continues building its reputation as one of Africa’s fastest growing business and innovation centers.
Both countries view economic cooperation as part of a wider strategy aimed at reinforcing intra African trade, industrial partnerships and long term development projects capable of reducing dependence on external markets and strengthening regional value chains.
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