London and Rabat deepen economic ties as Morocco emerges as a key gateway to Africa under Britain’s “Global Britain” strategy, Moroccan outlet le360 reported.
Since the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union, its foreign policy has undergone a strategic pivot, with Morocco increasingly positioned as a vital partner in Africa.
Under the “Global Britain” framework, unveiled in 2020 to expand the UK’s global influence beyond Europe, economic cooperation between the two nations has gained significant traction with a 16.4% increase year on year in the first quarter this year to nearly 6 billion dollars.
Moroccan exports accounted for a substantial portion of this growth, totaling £2.7 billion ($3.5 billion), driven by strong performance in the agri-food, textile, and automotive sectors.
A recent milestone in logistics cooperation is the launch of refrigerated maritime routes by DP World and Samskip.
Energy cooperation is another promising frontier. Morocco’s vast potential in solar, wind, and green hydrogen aligns with the UK’s ambitions to accelerate its energy transition and reduce carbon emissions. British interest in Morocco’s phosphate reserves also reflects a broader push toward sustainable industrial development.
This economic cooperation was cemented by the UK’s support in June of autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty as a solution to the Sahara conflict.
