Rabat, Morocco — The French government has confirmed the visit of Nicolas Forissier, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, to Morocco from April 2-3. The trip is a strategic move to bolster economic ties between France and Morocco, with a specific emphasis on harnessing the economic potential of Morocco’s upcoming hosting of the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
Forissier will lead a delegation of around 30 companies, aiming to explore investment opportunities in the context of the World Cup. The Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) President, Fouzi Lekjaa, and other high-ranking Moroccan officials are scheduled to meet with the French delegation. The visit will also include discussions with the French-Moroccan Committee supporting Morocco’s co-hosting bid and other Moroccan ministers.
This visit follows a precedent set in April 2023, when a French delegation visited Morocco to showcase French expertise in infrastructure for large-scale international events. Morocco has been investing significantly in infrastructure, including stadium development, and has allocated $4 billion to enhance its hotel industry capacity. The French Minister’s trip underscores the international community’s interest in Morocco’s investment potential as the country prepares for the 2030 World Cup. Paragraph: The visit by Minister Forissier is a significant step in France’s ongoing commitment to support Morocco’s sports cooperation and economic development, particularly in the lead-up to the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
Source: moroccoworldnews
