Framed by South-South Cooperation: Nasser Bourita Receives the President of the Nigerian Senate in Rabat
As part of the 3rd South-South Parliamentary Dialogue Forum, held under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita, met on Tuesday in Rabat with the President of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mr. Godswill Akpabio.
This meeting, both warm and strategically significant, reflects the Kingdom of Morocco’s ongoing commitment to strengthening fraternal and multidimensional ties with major nations of the African continent, foremost among them Nigeria—a key political, economic, and diplomatic player.
A Discussion Driven by Pan-African Ambition:
During the meeting, Mr. Nasser Bourita reaffirmed the visionary approach of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, who has made South-South cooperation a central pillar of Moroccan diplomacy. The dialogue with Nigeria fully aligns with this vision, which is focused on building balanced, mutually beneficial, and forward-looking partnerships.
The two leaders discussed ways to consolidate bilateral relations, particularly in the areas of trade, energy, education, regional security, and parliamentary diplomacy. Special attention was given to the importance of the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline—a strategic project that embodies the depth of cooperation between Rabat and Abuja, while also serving the energy and economic interests of the entire continent.
A Shared Vision for African Integration:
Mr. Akpabio praised Morocco’s leadership in African diplomacy and its key role in promoting peace, stability, and development across the continent. He also expressed admiration for the initiatives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI in favor of a strong, united, and cohesive Africa, and reaffirmed Nigeria’s support for strengthening parliamentary ties between countries of the Global South.
