Morocco is carefully evaluating a Chinese proposal to launch free trade negotiations, as authorities weigh the potential benefits against risks to domestic industry and existing trade commitments, Industry and Trade Minister Ryad Mezzour said. China has formally suggested a bilateral free trade agreement, but Rabat is proceeding cautiously, conducting impact assessments before deciding whether to […]
The oil tanker flying Indian flag accused by the United Nations and the Libyan National Oil Company (NOC) of carrying illegal oil on behalf of the Libyan rival government based in the East has finally returned the shipment to the unity government, Head of the NOC said on Sunday. “Thanks to the intervention of the […]
A day after Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal stated that the economy was going through a difficult juncture and stressed the need to adopt a long term growth vision, Finance Minister Abderrahmane Benkhalfa told the parliament that taxes and import duties could be increased and energy subsidies could be removed and that vigilance is required in […]
