Morocco, Latvia to foster bilateral cooperation

Casablanca Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services (CCISC) and Latvia Chamber of Commerce have signed a memorandum of understanding for fostering their bilateral cooperation.

The agreement, signed Monday by Casablanca Chamber of Commerce President Ahmed Qammous, and Zaneta Jaunzeme, vice-president of Latvian Chamber of Commerce, aims at facilitating trade between economic operators and encouraging exchange of trade missions, according to Moroccan News Agency (MAP).

The agreement, which was signed during a visit to CCISC by a multi-sectorial trade delegation led by Latvian Transport Minister Ainars Slesers, also aims at encouraging the participation of companies in fairs, exhibitions and seminars organized in the two countries.

The two sides agreed to tackle the challenges posed by globalization and external trade constraints, said Qammous, stressing the two countries possesses great potentials in different fields that needs to be utilized for the benefit of bilateral trade and investments.

On his part, Slesers underscored the excellent bilateral relations, and announced that direct flights between Morocco and Latvia will be established from the next year to facilitate the movement of businessmen and other visitors from the two countries. Source: Xinhua