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The cooperation is part of China and Morocco’s commitment to boosting their bilateral cooperation in different fields.
The initiative falls within the framework of the International Union of Railways (UIC); Morocco has been chairing the African section of the organization since 2010.
The regional commander of the Customs Brigade in Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Colonel Abdelkader Battani, said the operation is linked to three other interventions carried out in the past week.
Souss-Massa officials met last week in Agadir, southwestern Morocco, to discuss a new aquaculture project. The new project involves the establishment of a packaging factory and valuation units for aquaculture products in Imi Ouaddar.
The ministry added that Morocco's main citrus competitors have a relatively limited supply, yet the demand for vitamin C-rich citrus fruits is on the rise given the global health crisis.
The final production of the three main cereals for the 2019-2020 season is estimated at 32 million quintals in Morocco. The number represents a decrease of 39% compared to the previous season.
Morocco's Ministry of Equipment, Transport, and Logistics has announced the launch of “DeQCA,” a new web platform for the digitalization of services for construction companies.
Wheat production in North Africa is suffering due to recent regional droughts. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), wheat production has reduced by 60% in the region.
The minister believes the COVID-19 pandemic has shown Morocco can locally manufacture most of the products it usually imports and that its products can compete in international markets.