This meeting focused on reviewing the progress made across the various areas of bilateral cooperation, which have been the subject of several coordination meetings between the working teams of the two countries, as part of the implementation of the provisions of the memorandum of understanding concluded between the two parties in the field of mineral resources.
During the talks, both sides highlighted the strategic importance of deepening the bilateral partnership in the mining sector, with a focus on several priority areas, notably the development of strategic and critical minerals, the strengthening of training and capacity-building programmes, as well as accelerating digital transformation and deploying advanced technologies across all segments of the mining value chain.
The two ministers also stressed the need to support scientific research and promote the development of innovative solutions, while paying particular attention to the mining services sector as a key lever for creating added value and enhancing the competitiveness of the mining ecosystem.
They further agreed to pursue close coordination between their respective technical teams to ensure the effective implementation of the orientations agreed upon during the meeting, particularly in terms of supporting the private sector and stimulating investment, as well as strengthening partnerships between training, scientific research and engineering institutions specialised in the mining field.
The strategic partnership between the two Kingdoms is structured around five main pillars, namely the development of the strategic and critical minerals sector, investment in training and scientific research and the establishment of centres of excellence, the acceleration of digital transformation through the use of artificial intelligence, and the encouragement of private investment in the mining sector, with a view to achieving sustainable mining development that generates added value and delivers tangible economic and social impact.
Editorial team/le7tv