"We discussed various topics of common interest. We found a total convergence of views," Lahlimi told MAP, after his talks with the Japanese Ambassador to Morocco, Shinozuka Takashi, adding that this visit reinforces a deep friendship between the two countries.

"We are two monarchies and we therefore benefit from this sustainability of visions of transformations that safeguard the essential and allow us therefore, to open up to the modern world," he added.

This cooperation between the two countries, said Lahlimi, will open up extremely interesting opportunities for exchange, not only in the sector of economy, but also in the cultural field.

For his part, Takashi expressed satisfaction with his talks with the head of HCP, being a leading institution, in terms of statistics, prognoses but also in terms of various policies adopted under the leadership of HM King Mohammed VI.

"We appreciate very much these good relations at the political, economic and business level," he insisted, stressing in this sense, the importance of promoting investment, encouraging Japanese companies to settle in Morocco and launching joint projects in various sectors.

This meeting was an opportunity for both parties to note, with satisfaction, the convergence of views of both countries on issues of common interest, expressing their determination to work to consolidate bilateral cooperation relations in different areas.