Organized at the initiative of the Japanese ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, as part of the implementation of the Memorandum of Cooperation signed on January 10, 2018 in Rabat in the field of infrastructure, including the promotion of investment in infrastructure and development of cooperation between Morocco and Japan, this virtual meeting was an opportunity to stress the importance of strengthening cooperation ties between Morocco and Japan in the field of infrastructure, while focusing on the "qualitative" component.
Co-chairing the meeting alongside minister of National Land Development, Urban Planning, Housing and City Policy, Nouzha Bouchareb, minister of Equipment, Transport, Logistics and Water, Abdelkader Amara, highlighted the strategic role of the road, rail, port, airport and water sectors, listing the achievements of the Kingdom in terms of road and rail infrastructure, particularly the high-speed rail line (LGV) and the road and highway network.
The conference was an opportunity for both parties to exchange on opportunities to promote cooperation between Morocco and Japan, especially in the development of large-scale infrastructure projects.
The conference was attended by senior officials from Japanese and Moroccan ministries and public and private companies from both countries, as well as African personalities.