Morocco shines as guest of honor at China-Arab business conference

Monday 28 April 2025 - 15:45

By: Dakir Madiha

Morocco shines as guest of honor at China-Arab business conference

Organizers have designated Morocco as the guest of honor at the high-profile gathering of the 11th China-Arab Business Conference, which kicked off today in Haikou, China.

The two-day event, part of the larger China-Arab States Cooperation Forum, is set to bring together over 1,000 participants, including Chinese economic operators and Moroccan entrepreneurs established in China. The conference is structured around four key areas: energy transition, scientific innovation, cultural and tourism synergies, and financial cooperation.

Ambassador to China Abdelkader El Ansari, representing King Mohammed VI, heads the Moroccan delegation. The team includes key players from Morocco’s business landscape, with representatives from the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM), the Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT), and major financial institutions such as Bank of Africa and Attijariwafa Bank.

Morocco is proudly displaying its assets with a national pavilion at the Haikou International Conference and Exhibition Center. Visitors can learn about the North African country’s investment potential, tourist destinations, and cultural heritage through compelling visual and written materials.

During a dedicated session, attendees will also explore investment prospects in the Hainan Free Port. After concluding remarks, participants will tour economic zones across Hainan province, including visits to the Wenchang Space Launch Center and the Yangpu Economic Development Zone.

This collaboration represents the joint efforts of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), Hainan provincial authorities, the League of Arab States Secretariat, and the General Union of Arab Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture.

Since its founding in 2005, the business conference has evolved into a crucial platform connecting Chinese and Arab economic interests.

Morocco and China growing relations

The two countries have fortified their collaboration in various fields, including renewable energy, infrastructure development, and cultural exchange. Both parties have consistently shown an intention to boost their bilateral relations. During his significant visit to Morocco in November of last year, Chinese President Xi Jinping stated that his country is ready to strengthen its partnership with Morocco, reflecting the importance of their ties.

Meanwhile, Morocco’s Ambassador to China spoke earlier this year about the developing collaboration between the two nations. Referring to the launch of two direct connecting flights as a move that underscores their shared commitment to enhancing bilateral ties, the ambassador noted that 2025 is a promising year set to mark a significant step forward in their cooperation.

China’s Belt and Road Initiative has opened avenues for joint projects in infrastructure, technology, and trade, reinforcing Morocco’s role as a gateway to Africa.