China has praised Morocco’s stability and its growing influence across Africa, highlighting the leadership of King Mohammed VI and the kingdom’s initiatives to promote inclusive development on the continent.
The recognition came during a meeting in Beijing on Friday between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita.
Mr Wang described Morocco as a “reliable partner” in a region affected by multiple crises.
He underlined the kingdom’s institutional stability and the development projects launched under the King’s guidance, which he said were key to building investor confidence and meeting the aspirations of African populations.
He also stressed the importance of Morocco’s royal initiatives aimed at advancing integration and development across Africa, describing them as models of South–South cooperation.
According to Chinese diplomacy, these approaches place the African citizen at the centre, aligning with Beijing’s vision of a more inclusive and solidarity-based international partnership.
For his part, Mr Bourita reaffirmed Morocco’s support for China’s major strategic directions under President Xi Jinping. He cited the kingdom’s endorsement of the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative, all frameworks designed to strengthen international governance and address contemporary global challenges.
Mr Bourita also highlighted Morocco’s backing of the recently announced Global Governance Initiative, unveiled in early September at the 25th summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Tianjin.
In a sign of closer alignment, Rabat confirmed its decision to join the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed), a Beijing-led body based in Hong Kong that seeks to provide a multilateral platform for peaceful settlement of international disputes.
The Beijing meeting marks another step in the deepening of Sino–Moroccan ties, first formalised in 2016 when King Mohammed VI signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement during his visit to China. Since then, cooperation has expanded into infrastructure, renewable energy and academic exchanges.
By saluting Morocco as a stable and driving force in Africa, China signalled its intent to strengthen its partnership with Rabat at a time of shifting geopolitical balances and growing demand for new anchors of stability on the continent.
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