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Maroc
02-07-2025
- Business
- Maroc
Alliance of Sahel States Hails HM the King's Initiatives for Africa's Development
The foreign ministers of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES - Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger) on Tuesday in Seville praised Morocco's efforts, under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, to support Africa's development. In remarks to the press on the sidelines of the 4th United Nations International Conference on Financing for Development, the top diplomats of the AES countries paid tribute to His Majesty the King for his sustained commitment to the development of the Sahel, and in particular, for the Royal Initiatives promoting economic and social progress in the region. Bakary Yaou Sangaré, Niger's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Nigeriens Abroad, highly praised the Kingdom of Morocco's support, under the leadership of His Majesty the King, for South-South cooperation for the benefit of Africa. The Nigerien foreign minister highlighted the Royal Initiative aimed at granting Sahel countries access to the Atlantic Ocean, calling it a 'boon' for the four landlocked nations (Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger and Chad) enabling them to integrate into the global market. He also emphasized Morocco's key role in financing investments across Africa, developing skills and improving youth employability on the continent. For his part, Burkina Faso's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré, said Morocco is a pioneering actor in South-South cooperation and plays a central role in strengthening ties among African countries, particularly those in sub-Saharan Africa. He noted that the first South-South development projects were initiated and funded by the Kingdom of Morocco. 'The Royal Initiative to facilitate Sahel countries' access to the Atlantic Ocean aligns with the development needs of our countries, as it allows us to overcome landlocked constraints and connect with the international market,' he said. Echoing this view, Mali's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdoulaye Diop, stressed the importance for AES member countries to access international markets to transform their economies, improve citizens' lives and foster regional security. 'There can be no development without security, which is why it is urgent to combat terrorism and its sources of financing,' he stated. MAP: 01 July 2025
South China Morning Post
13-06-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
China calls on Niger to tackle disputes with energy firms through dialogue
Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged Niger 's junta government to resolve disputes with Chinese energy companies operating in the West African nation through dialogue. Advertisement Wang made the remarks during talks with his Nigerien counterpart Bakary Yaou Sangaré in the central Chinese city of Changsha on Wednesday. 'The two sides should properly handle the differences and problems encountered in cooperation through dialogue,' Wang said, according to a Chinese foreign ministry readout of the meeting, which was held on the sidelines of a conference of African ministers. Wang and Sangaré met on the sidelines of a conference of African ministers. Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Niger's ruling junta in March expelled three Chinese oil executives working for China National Petroleum Corporation and CNPC subsidiaries over salary disparities between expatriate and lower-paid local workers. The junta also revoked the licence of a Chinese-owned hotel in the capital Niamey, citing 'discriminatory practices and administrative violations'. The dispute escalated in May when Niger ordered CNPC – which has vast oil interests in the Sahelian nation – and its oil refinery unit Soraz to terminate the contracts of expatriate employees with more than four years of service. During the talks, Wang called on the junta to ensure the safety and rights of Chinese companies and citizens in Niger, and to create favourable conditions for the stable, long-term development of bilateral cooperation projects. Advertisement That includes the Agadem oilfield and 1,980km (1,230-mile) oil pipeline, which was developed and built by CNPC. The pipeline, which began operating last year, runs from the Agadem oilfield in the south of landlocked Niger to Seme, an Atlantic port in neighbouring Benin. The entire project is estimated to have cost some US$7 billion and was funded by CNPC. The Soraz refinery, or Zinder Refining Co, was completed in 2011 with a CNPC investment of US$980 million.
Morocco World
26-04-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Morocco an ‘Essential Partner' for Sahel Countries, Says Niger's Foreign Minister
Rabat – Morocco is an 'essential partner' for the countries of the Sahel, including those of the Sahel States Confederation, affirmed Niger's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bakary Yaou Sangaré, on Friday in Casablanca. Speaking at a gathering focused on the future prospects for Africa, held as part of the Crans Montana Forum, the Nigerien diplomat commended King Mohammed VI's initiative aimed at facilitating Sahel countries' access to the Atlantic, seeing it as significant support for the landlocked nations of the region. 'Morocco has offered us the opportunity to access the sea, providing a new way for us to participate in the global market,' he stated, recalling the North African country's support in other areas crucial for the countries of the Confederation. Meanwhile, Mali's Foreign Minister, Abdoulaye Diop, who spoke at the same event, praised Morocco's 'constructive and respectful approach' in its relations with African partners, as demonstrated by the Royal Atlantic Initiative. 'We welcome and share this initiative, which aligns perfectly with our major projects aimed at industrializing and transforming our countries' economies,' he remarked, emphasizing the importance of cooperation with regional and international partners to promote sustainable and integrated development in the Sahel region . He added that structural programs, particularly in logistics, infrastructure, technology, and the financial sector, 'will establish essential platforms to connect our countries sustainably to the regional and global economy.' The Crans Montana Forum (FCM) 2025 commenced on Friday in Casablanca under the theme 'International Trade in Africa: Maritime Safety and Security of Ports and Navigable Routes'. This two-day event marks the first in a series of high-level forums planned in Morocco, aligned with the Royal Initiative to enhance Sahel countries' access to the Atlantic Ocean. Tags: MoroccoNigerSahel region
