Portuguese foreign minister meets speaker of Moroccan parliament

Portuguese foreign minister, Jaime Gama, received in Lisbon on Tuesday speaker of the Moroccan house of representatives, Abdelouahed Radi.

Radi told MAP he reviewed with the head of the Portuguese diplomacy issues related to the consolidation of bilateral cooperation and development of a genuine economic partnership between the two Mediterranean countries. Morocco-European Union relations were also brought up.

He added that both Morocco and Portugal agree that the two sides need to coordinate efforts to set up strong cooperation mechanisms to lead to a larger economic and social integration in the Mediterranean region.

Following the meeting, the Portuguese official said his country appreciates Moroccan endeavors to consolidate the constitutional monarchy and the rule of law and to extend respect of human rights.

Abdelouahed Radi arrived Tuesday in Portugal on a three-day visit, heading a parliamentary delegation. He is scheduled to meet speaker of the Portuguese assembly, Almida Santos, heads of parliamentary groups and other Portuguese officials, including prime minister, Antonio Guterres and former president Mario Soares.