Tanger Med and Egyptian Ports Explore New Opportunities
Egypt’s Ambassador to Morocco Discusses Port Cooperation with Tanger Med
Ahmed Nihad Abdel Latif, Egypt’s Ambassador to Morocco, recently met with Mehdi Tazi Riffi, the President of the Tanger Med Group, to explore potential cooperation between the Moroccan port platform and Egypt’s port and logistics infrastructures. The discussions notably focused on partnerships with Egyptian ports, the Suez Canal Authority, and the Suez Economic Zone.
This meeting, held at the Tanger Med Group headquarters and made public on Friday, October 30, is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen economic relations between Morocco and Egypt. The diplomat was accompanied by Al-Moataz Billah Ali, the head of the commercial office at the Egyptian embassy.
Economic Partnership Takes Center Stage
During the meeting, Ahmed Nihad Abdel Latif emphasized the significance of the first session of the Moroccan-Egyptian Coordination and Follow-up Committee, co-chaired in Cairo on April 6 by then Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly.
According to the ambassador, this meeting reflected a shared commitment to enhance bilateral relations and establish them within the framework of a comprehensive economic partnership.
The cooperation axes discussed included the development of trade exchanges, the promotion of joint investments, industrial integration, and the strengthening of ties in transportation and logistics.
The ambassador also highlighted Egypt’s productive and industrial capabilities, along with the investments made in recent years in infrastructure and transport networks.
Tanger Med Showcases Its Port and Industrial Integration Model
Mehdi Tazi Riffi elaborated on the experience of the Tanger Med Group, particularly emphasizing the synergy between port infrastructures and the associated industrial zones.
He also discussed the platform’s role in facilitating trade and managing the flow of goods across various markets since its inception. This experience served as a benchmark in discussions regarding the potential alignment of infrastructures between the two countries. Participants stressed the importance of enhancing relationships between ports, industrial zones, and logistical platforms in both Morocco and Egypt to support their competitiveness and integration into international trade.
Toward Partnerships in Transport and Logistics
The discussions also encompassed sharing expertise in the management and operation of ports and industrial zones. Both parties explored opportunities to better utilize the transport networks and logistical services developed in Morocco and Egypt.
Furthermore, cooperation between private sector operators from both countries was identified as a key development lever. Such partnerships could open new opportunities in industry, exports, and investment.
One of the goals mentioned was to facilitate access for Moroccan and Egyptian products to African and European markets, leveraging the port infrastructures and geographical positions of both countries.
Through these discussions, Tanger Med and their Egyptian counterparts are exploring avenues of cooperation that could bring their port, industrial, and logistical ecosystems closer together, continuing the economic rapprochement between Rabat and Cairo.
