Morocco and Finland have agreed to create a joint business council to strengthen trade and industry links between the two countries.
The deal was signed on Monday in Helsinki by Mehdi Tazi and Petri Vuorio, in the presence of both countries’ industry ministers.
The new Morocco–Finland Business Council is meant to help organise closer cooperation between companies in both countries.
The agreement was announced during an economic forum attended by officials and business leaders. They discussed areas where they could work together, including shipping technology, mining, cutting industrial emissions, automation and water management.
Mr Tazi said Morocco offers a strong base for industry and exports. He pointed to the country’s stability, modern infrastructure and access to more than 2.4 billion consumers through over 50 free trade deals.
He added that Morocco is moving into higher-value industries such as cars, aerospace, renewable energy and green hydrogen. He said both countries could work together in areas like key minerals, smarter water use, port technology and low-carbon solutions.
Morocco’s position as a gateway to African markets was also highlighted, with major ports such as Tanger Med, Nador West Med and the planned Dakhla Atlantique playing a key role.
The new council is expected to support joint projects, investment, technology sharing and partnerships in future industries.
