Morocco-Hungary growing cooperation reviewed in Marrakech

The strong and growing friendship and cooperation between Morocco and Hungary were reviewed at a meeting held in Marrakech Friday between Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, and Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, who is visiting the Kingdom.

The meeting celebrated the strong and growing friendship and cooperation between Morocco and Hungary, which reflects the commitment of King Mohammed VI to diversifying partnerships with European Union member states, the Department of the Head of Government said in a press release, adding that this commitment has led to significant advancements in bilateral relations in recent years.

The two officials emphasized the need to further enhance economic collaboration, Morocco currently standing as Hungary’s top trading partner in Africa, with trade reaching approximately 4.1 billion Dirhams (382 million euros) in 2022, representing a 25% increase compared to the previous year.

Talks also brought up the upcoming 5th Morocco-Hungary Economic Commission, set to take place in October 2024. This commission meeting will mark the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations.

The talks provided an opportunity to discuss several regional and international issues, to examine ways of developing the partnership at all levels, and to commend the convergence of views between the two countries on many international issues, the press release said.