Chinese President Xi Jinping’s keynote speech at the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit in Beijing has sparked enthusiasm in Morocco, with local leaders applauding its focus on shared growth and cultural bridges. 🚀
Speaking to NewspaperAmigo.com, Mohamed Khalil, President of the Morocco-China Friendship and Exchange Association, called Xi’s address "a roadmap for unlocking opportunities in tech, green energy, and people-to-people ties." He highlighted Morocco’s eagerness to deepen collaboration with China, particularly in infrastructure and digital innovation. 💡
Xi’s speech emphasized win-win partnerships, aligning with Morocco’s ambitious renewable energy goals and its role as a gateway between Africa and Europe. Khalil added: "From solar power to AI, we’re ready to turn vision into action." 🌍
The event also spotlighted cultural exchanges, with plans for youth programs and tourism initiatives to strengthen what Khalil dubbed "the silk road of understanding." 📚✈️
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Face to Face: Xi Jinping's speech gets warm response from Morocco
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