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Rabat – Irish economic and institutional leaders have called on Friday for stronger trade and investment ties with Morocco, describing the country as an increasingly strategic destination for companies seeking international expansion.
The appeal was made during business meetings held in Cork, organized by the Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development (AMDIE) in coordination with the Embassy of Morocco in Ireland. The discussions brought together officials and business representatives to explore new opportunities, as Irish interest in the Moroccan market continues to expand across multiple sectors.
Participants highlighted Morocco’s economic stability, modern infrastructure, and strategic geographic position as key drivers of its growing attractiveness to foreign investors. They underlined that the Kingdom acts as a natural gateway between Europe and Africa, offering companies access to rapidly developing African markets.
Irish business leaders expressed particular interest in Morocco’s industrial, services, technology, and infrastructure sectors. Michael Mulcahy, President of the Little Island Business Association, said Morocco’s sustained investment in infrastructure and human capital has strengthened its appeal as a high-potential destination for Irish firms.
Trade relations between the two countries are also expanding into traditional and emerging industries. Ian Doyle pointed to steady growth in exchanges covering agriculture, dairy products, pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, and industrial equipment, while also highlighting new opportunities in renewable energy, digital services, and information technology. Morocco’s large-scale investments in solar and wind energy were particularly noted.
Tourism cooperation was also identified as a promising area for future development.
The Cork meetings followed a similar event in Dublin, reflecting a broader Moroccan economic outreach effort aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. Lahcen Mahraoui emphasized Morocco’s role as a strategic gateway for Irish companies targeting African markets, stressing the Kingdom’s stable and business-friendly environment.
Irish Minister of State Jerry Buttimer welcomed the deepening cooperation, noting that the opening of Ireland’s embassy in Morocco in 2021 has helped accelerate economic engagement.
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The Cork meetings followed a similar event in Dublin as part of a broader Moroccan economic outreach mission aimed at strengthening bilateral ties.
Lahcen Mahraoui underlined that Morocco is now seen as a strategic gateway for Irish companies targeting Africa, stressing the Kingdom’s stable and business-friendly environment.
Irish Minister of State Jerry Buttimer also welcomed the deepening cooperation, noting that the opening of Ireland’s embassy in Morocco in 2021 has accelerated economic exchanges.
As Morocco and Ireland mark 50 years of diplomatic relations, both sides are increasingly focused on translating political ties into concrete economic partnerships. Presentations by AMDIE highlighted Morocco’s ongoing reforms and strong macroeconomic fundamentals, alongside major investments in infrastructure, healthcare, transport, education, renewable energy, and digital innovation.
The discussions also featured thematic panels on Morocco’s role as an industrial platform for Europe, its innovation-driven growth model, and its global logistics connectivity.
Overall, the initiative reflects Morocco’s strategy to further position itself as a key investment hub linking Europe to Africa’s expanding markets, while strengthening practical cooperation with Irish business ecosystems.
