India and Morocco agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in the field of defence and security

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Ministry of Defence
25-September, 2018 19:57 IST
India and Morocco agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in the field of defence and security

Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of the National Defence Administration, Government of the Kingdom of Morocco, Mr Abdeltif Loudyi is on a two day official visit to India. The Moroccan Minister met Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitaraman in South Block in New Delhi today. This is the first ever visit of a Moroccan Defence Minister to India.

During the meeting, both Ministers agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in the field of defence and security. The Minister identified fields of Hydrography, Peacekeeping, Telemedicine, Information Technology and Communications as well as Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency as potential areas for bilateral engagement.

Cooperation on defence industry, including collaboration in Ship Building and manufacturing support were also discussed. RM invited the Moroccan Minister to attend Aero India 2019 to be held in Bengaluru in February 2019.

Two bilateral MoUs, (i) ‘Cooperation in Peaceful Uses of Outer Space’ between ISRO and the Moroccan Centre of Remote Sensing and (ii) ‘Cooperation in the area of Cyber Security’ between the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT –IN), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and the Moroccan Computer Response Team (ma-CERT) were signed in the presence of Raksha Mantri and the Moroccan Defence Minister.

The Moroccan delegation will also be visiting and interacting with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) facilities at Bengaluru as part of programme for the visit.

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The Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of the National Defence Administration, Govt. of the Kingdom of Morocco. Mr. Abdellatif Loudiyi inspecting the Tri-Services Guard of Honour, in New Delhi on September 25, 2018.

The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and the Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of the National Defence Administration, Govt. of the Kingdom of Morocco, Mr. Abdellatif Loudiyi at the delegation level talks, in New Delhi on September 25, 2018. The Defence Secretary, Shri Sanjay Mitra is also seen.

The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and the Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of the National Defence Administration, Govt. of the Kingdom of Morocco, Mr. Abdellatif Loudiyi at the delegation level talks, in New Delhi on September 25, 2018. The Defence Secretary, Shri Sanjay Mitra is also seen.

The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and the Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of the National Defence Administration, Govt. of the Kingdom of Morocco, Mr. Abdellatif Loudiyi witnessing the signing of the MoU between India and Morocco on ‘Cooperation in peaceful uses of Outer Space’, in New Delhi on September 25, 2018.

The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and the Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of the National Defence Administration, Govt. of the Kingdom of Morocco, Mr. Abdellatif Loudiyi witnessing the signing of the MoU between India and Morocco on ‘Cooperation in peaceful uses of Outer Space’, in New Delhi on September 25, 2018.

 

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Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
26-September, 2018 17:23 IST
India and Morocco signed MoU to enhance cooperation in MSME Sector

India and Morocco signed an MoU for deepening cooperation between MSME sectors of the two countries in Rabat, Morocco yesterday. The MoU was signed by CMD, National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC), Ravindra Nath and Director General, Maroc PME, Mr. Rabri Barrazouka. Through this MOU, the NSIC and Maroc PME will work together to enhance cooperation opportunities for MSMEs of both countries. It will facilitate transfer of Indian technologies and products to Morocco.

Ms. Alka Arora, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of MSME, who is leading the official delegation along with CMD NSIC to Morocco held bilateral meetings with Mr. Othman El Ferdaous, Secretary of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Trade and Digital Economy and with other related Departments for enhancing cooperation in MSME Sector. Both sides discussed the ways and means to synergize the strengths of both countries in MSME Sector in terms of capacity building, sharing of experiences, exchange of business delegations for creating linkages, JVs and technology transfers. Morocco mainly relies on its exports of minerals and ores and SERVICE sector. It has very small MSME sector in manufacturing, whereas India has strong MSMeE sector especially in manufacturing.

Over the years, India and Morocco have enjoyed cordial and friendly relations and bilateral relations have witnessed significant growth. India is one of the major markets for Moroccan phosphate and its derivatives. An India-Morocco joint venture in fertilizer sector in Morocco, called IMACID, was set up in November 1999. At present, the JV is producing around 430,000 MT per annum of phosphoric acid, nearly all of which is imported by India. The Moroccan phosphate company, OCP, has invested in Paradip Phosphates Ltd. in India. Other main items of export to India are metallic ores and metal scrap, semi-finished products and inorganic chemicals.

The main items of India’s exports to Morocco are cotton yarn, synthetic fiber, transport equipment, pharmaceuticals, agricultural implements, chemicals, spices and manufactured metals. The balance of trade has been in favour of Morocco because of imports of phosphoric acid and rock phosphate by India.

The quantum of bilateral trade, which was US$ 1.63 billion in 2010, reached to US$ 2.04 billion in 2011. However, in 2014, it decreased and stood at $ 1.36 billion. Indian exports to Morocco in 2014 decreased by 21.6% compared to the previous year while Moroccan exports to India registered an increase of 10.2% in 2014.

Indian industry and business associations CII, FICCI and ASSOCHAM have institutional arrangements with Moroccan industry and business associations. A number of trade delegations from various industry and export promotion councils have been visiting Morocco periodically in connection with trade promotion activities.

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01-November, 2018 12:18 IST
Agreement between Republic of India and Kingdom of Morocco on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters


Benefits:

The Agreement will provide a broad legal framework for bilateral cooperation between Republic of India and Kingdom of Morocco in investigation and prosecution of crime, tracing, restraint, forfeiture or confiscation or proceeds and instruments of crime. It aims to increase effectiveness in investigation and prosecution of crime, and in providing the necessary peaceful ambience which is a pre-requisite for the development of society as a whole. It will further be instrumental in gaining better inputs and insights in the modus operandi of organized criminals and terrorists, which in turn can be used to fine-tune policy decisions in the field of Internal Security.

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