Moroccan-Chinese cooperation probed

Means to upgrade cooperation ties between the Moroccan and Chinese legislative institutions topped talks held here Tuesday between Abdelouahed Radi, speaker of the house of representatives (lower chamber of parliament), and a visiting delegation from the Chinese parliament.

The two sides stressed the need to develop economic and commercial ties between the two nations to hoist them to the level of their political relations.

China can count on Morocco to be a gateway for the Asian country in Africa.

Chen Gangyi, President of the finance and economy Committee at the Chinese parliament, said his country wishes that King Mohammed VI to visit China.

He stressed the need for Rabat and Beijing to foster their bilateral cooperation, especially in economic and commercial realms.

The Chinese delegation already conferred with Mustapha Okacha, speaker of the chamber of advisors (upper house).