During a diplomatic reception hosted by the Moroccan Embassy in Switzerland to mark the 26th anniversary of King Mohammed VI’s enthronement, Swiss officials publicly reaffirmed the exceptional quality of bilateral relations and highlighted Morocco’s growing role in their country’s African strategy.
Ivo Germann, Deputy Secretary of State at the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), explicitly stated that Morocco is now considered one of Switzerland’s most important economic partners on the continent.
Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Germann’s remarks underscored Morocco’s central place in Switzerland’s evolving approach to international economic cooperation.
Switzerland’s identification of Morocco as a priority player reflects the kingdom’s institutional stability, strategic geographic position, and increasing integration within regional economic networks.
These factors make Morocco a reliable gateway for Swiss companies seeking to expand or invest in Africa’s rapidly changing markets.
Monika Schmutz Kirgöz, Deputy Secretary of State at the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), attending the ceremony, praised the deepening and broadening of Moroccan-Swiss cooperation.
She emphasized that the partnership now extends beyond traditional diplomatic frameworks into concrete collaborations in scientific research, political dialogue, the circular economy, and technological innovation.
Trade between Morocco and Switzerland is flourishing, moving beyond traditional goods to encompass vocational training, applied research, sustainable agriculture, and clean technology projects.
Pilot initiatives involving Moroccan institutions and Swiss enterprises are already underway, reflecting a shared commitment to innovation aligned with national priorities such as energy transition and industrial competitiveness.
In a global environment marked by economic realignments and trade tensions, Switzerland’s targeted partnership with Morocco exemplifies a strategic choice for stable, effective cooperation based on mutual trust and complementary strengths.
For Morocco, this recognition reinforces its ambition to serve as a regional hub, attracting high-value investments and deepening ties with European partners. The Morocco-Switzerland relationship thus stands as a model of pragmatic, forward-looking bilateral cooperation, ready to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving geopolitical and economic landscape.
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