Rabat – Equatorial Guinea’s Prime Minister Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua has recently spoke to the nation’s growing economic development, crediting the strategic cooperation with Morocco during a meeting in Malabo on Tuesday.
Speaking alongside the President of Morocco’s House of Councillors, Enaam Mayara, and Moroccan Ambassador to Equatorial Guinea, Ghoulam Maichane, Osa Nsue Nsua lauded Morocco’s role in advancing the West African nation’s progress.
“The Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Equatorial Guinea are two brotherly countries, two peoples who share the same history,” said Osa Nsue Nsua. “Morocco has played a significant part in our economic development process, and our cooperation is not limited to economics but also extends to the development of human capital.”
Osa Nsue Nsua pointed out that a substantial number of young Equatoguineans pursue higher education in Moroccan universities.
Graduates of Moroccan institutions now hold key roles in both public administration and the private sector, he noted, emphasizing on the broader impact of Morocco’s partnership on the nation’s workforce.
The visit by Mayara, head of Morocco’s upper parliamentary chamber, marked a significant moment in furthering bilateral relations between the two countries. The leaders discussed ways to strengthen the strategic ties, especially at the parliamentary level, and to expand collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
Expanding south-south cooperation
In his remarks, Mayara reaffirmed Morocco’s commitment to fostering fruitful cooperation with African nations, particularly Equatorial Guinea, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI.
He spoke to Morocco’s approach to diplomacy, rooted in South-South cooperation, and pointed to several major initiatives launched by the King aimed at boosting intra-African collaboration.
One such initiative, Mayara noted, was the Royal plan to promote access to the Atlantic Ocean for Sahelian countries, reflecting Morocco’s broader ambition to enhance regional solidarity and sustainable development across the continent.
“This initiative highlights the importance Morocco places on regional partnerships,” Mayara said, “especially those that foster development and collaboration between African nations.”
Strategic gas pipeline project
A key topic of discussion during the meeting was the ambitious Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project, a strategic infrastructure undertaking designed to support economic integration in West Africa.
According to Mayara, the pipeline, initiated by King Mohammed VI and Nigeria’s former president Muhammadu Buhari, represents a crucial element in Morocco’s broader development agenda.
“This project is not just about economic growth—it’s about transforming the region,” Mayara stated, adding that Equatorial Guinea’s recent agreement with Nigeria on the gas pipeline signifies the project’s potential to reshape energy and economic dynamics in the region.
The gas pipeline project, which aims to connect Nigeria to Morocco and several West African countries–including Equatorial Guinea–promises to boost energy access, create jobs, and drive regional development.
Building on economic ties
During his working visit, Mayara also met with Equatorial Guinea’s Minister Delegate for Foreign Affairs, Marcos Mba Ondo, to discuss boosting economic relations between the two nations.
The leaders emphasized on the need to support businesses from both countries in developing joint ventures, particularly in agriculture, industry, tourism, and finance.
Mayara emphasized Morocco’s readiness to share its expertise with Equatorial Guinea to help implement the country’s long-term development plan, which runs through 2035.
He pointed to the upcoming session of the Joint Commission as an important platform for advancing these objectives.
Mayara’s visit to Equatorial Guinea comes ahead of the 11th consultation meeting of the Association of Senates, Shuras, and Equivalent Councils of Africa and the Arab World (ASSECAA), which will be held in Malabo on September 26 and 27.
The event will further explore opportunities for cooperation between African and Arab nations, continuing the dialogue on shared development goals and regional integration.
