Moroccan premier meets minister president of Belgian walloon region

Moroccan prime minister, Driss Jettou, met here Friday minister-president of the Belgian Walloon region, Herve Hasquin, who took part in the International Francophony conference, held in Rabat September 2-5.

The two men lauded bilateral cooperation between Morocco and Belgium, especially with the Walloon community.

Jettou praised the Walloon community's support to Moroccan regions in several fields, and called Belgian operators to prospect the investment opportunities Morocco offers, the prime minister's office said in a release.

The Moroccan premier stressed the importance of promoting Arabic teaching among the Moroccan community in Belgian schools.

Morocco will be guest of honor at Namur's Walloon festival.