AfCFTA Secretary-General Engages Morocco’s Secretary of State for International Trade on Strengthening Partnership

Marrakech, Morocco, 12 December 2025 – On the margins of the AfCFTA Business Forum in Marrakech, H.E. Wamkele Mene held discussions with Omar Hejira, Secretary of State in charge of International Trade of the Kingdom of Morocco.

During the meeting, the Secretary-General congratulated the Government of Morocco on the successful organisation of the second edition of the AfCFTA Business Forum and commended the strong collaboration between Morocco and the AfCFTA Secretariat in delivering the event.

The discussions reaffirmed a shared commitment to further strengthening this partnership as preparations commence for the 2026 edition of the AfCFTA Business Forum, scheduled to take place in Fès, Morocco.

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