Morocco-Irish Parliamentary Group discusses partnership in renewable energy, tourism & education

Cooperation prospects between Morocco and the Republic of Ireland were at the center of the first meeting of the inter-parliamentary group held Tuesday remotely.

The group, which gathers members from Morocco’s Parliament upper House and Irish senators, seeks to promote closer relations and understanding. It also aims to strengthen political, economic, and cultural partnership between the two countries.

Councilor Youssef Benjelloun, Head of the Moroccan side, stressed the importance of direct flights launched between Morocco and Ireland, saying the move contributes to strengthening relations between the two countries, leaders in renewable energy, agriculture and other high value sectors.

“This is a fertile ground for the exchange of experiences & expertise and for building a ‘win-win’ partnership with competitive edge and shared growth,” he added.

For his part, Senator Paul Daly said the Moroccan-Irish cooperation is gaining momentum in renewable energy, especially in solar energy, praising the success accomplished by the North African Kingdom in this sector to power its transition towards a green economy.

In 2022, Ireland’s exports to Morocco reached $123 Million, while its imports from the country stood at $ 89.8 million. Ireland sells the North African country miscellaneous chemical products, essential oils, perfumes, Pharmaceutical products, cosmetics, toiletries, eggs, honey, edible products, precious metal compound, technical, medical apparatus…

The main Moroccan products exported to Dublin are edible fruits, nuts, peel of citrus fruit, melons, organic chemicals, fish and seafood preparations, electrical, electronic equipment, copper, clothing, beverages, ceramic products, carpets, works of art, wood and articles of wood..