The Morocco-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CCMI) was inaugurated on Wednesday in Rome to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation, promote investment, and create sustainable opportunities for businesses in both countries.
A dual inauguration ceremony for this first Moroccan chamber of commerce in Italy took place at the headquarters of the new institution, followed by a second event at the Italian Senate.
Several Moroccan and Italian figures from political, economic, and cultural spheres, as well as representatives covering all regions of the Italian peninsula, were present during the ceremony.
Speaking on the occasion, CCMI President Marouan El Mansoub said that the new entity is intended to serve as “a strategic bridge” between companies and business leaders in the two countries, oriented toward promoting bilateral trade and economic exchanges.
While welcoming the development momentum Morocco has experienced, El Mansoub noted that Italian companies are showing growing interest in expanding their activities in Morocco.
“In view of Italy’s increasing interest in a strategic partnership with Morocco, particularly in the sectors of energy, logistics, and green technologies, we are determined to do everything possible to help facilitate Italian companies’ access to the Moroccan market,” he said.
The creation of the chamber marks a significant step in consolidating economic and trade relations between the two countries, with the objective of establishing a sustainable framework for cooperation between Moroccan and Italian business communities.
This will be achieved by multiplying investment platforms, joint projects, and bilateral economic missions, El Mansoub added.
Morocco-Italy trade gains new boost
For his part, Italian Senator Bartolomeo Amidei, a member of the governing majority and the Senate’s Commission on Industry, Agriculture, Tourism, Commerce, and Crafts, welcomed the establishment of the new chamber, which he said strengthens cooperation between Morocco and Italy.
“Today, we inaugurated this process at the Senate’s headquarters, and this is only the beginning of a promising collaboration between the two sides,” he said.
The senator also referred to the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA), describing it as a lever for meaningful cooperation capable of further boosting Italo-Moroccan relations.
CCMI Secretary General Paolo Spataro also welcomed the creation of the new economic structure, which he said would facilitate exchanges, expand commercial opportunities, and encourage investment between the two shores of the Mediterranean.
After recalling the strength of the historical relations between Morocco and Italy, he expressed his wish to place the new chamber at the service of Italian companies seeking to access the Moroccan market and discover “this magnificent country, which truly represents a very important prospect for our companies.”
In the same vein, Mohamed Choukri Belkadi, Secretary General of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises for the Fez-Meknes region, said that the opening of the Morocco-Italy Chamber of Commerce in Rome would contribute to intensifying trade exchanges between the two countries.
While Italy is known for its technologies and expertise in a wide range of specialized fields, Morocco offers a favorable business climate and robust infrastructure for major investment opportunities, particularly in logistics, he said, citing the major ports of Tanger Med, Nador, and Dakhla.
According to Belkadi, the new structure will also provide opportunities for Italian investors in Morocco in the lead-up to the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which will be jointly organized by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal, while offering a gateway to the African continent.
The inauguration of this first chamber of commerce in the Italian capital is set to be followed by the opening of additional branches in several regions across Italy in the near future.
MWN with MAP
