Egypt and Morocco are charting a bold new course in regional cooperation with the launch of the Egypt-Morocco Investment and Trade Forum, signaling a renewed determination to build resilient, innovation-driven economies through stronger bilateral ties.

Inaugurated in Cairo on Sunday, the high-level forum brought together key government officials, business leaders, and investors from both nations. Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Hassan El-Khatib, and Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Trade, Omar Hejira, led the discussions, underscoring their countries’ commitment to unlocking new economic potential across North Africa.

El-Khatib acknowledged the existing disparities particularly Morocco’s export surplus and emphasized the need for joint strategies to create a more equitable and dynamic trade relationship. He also pointed to key frameworks such as the Agadir Agreement and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as vital tools for boosting market access and forging cross-border industrial alliances.

The Egyptian minister also highlighted his country’s recent reforms aimed at improving the investment landscape: streamlining customs, modernizing infrastructure, and simplifying regulations to make Egypt a more attractive destination for Moroccan investors.

Hejira echoed these sentiments, calling for increased collaboration between private sectors, and urging business communities to capitalize on the momentum generated by the forum.

Beyond trade, both ministers framed the forum as a strategic move toward sustainable development, economic resilience, and deeper regional integration a timely initiative amid global economic uncertainty.

The forum concluded with a strong message, Egypt and Morocco are not just trading partners they are co-architects of a shared economic future.