India's Premier in Morocco this weekend

India's prime minister, Atal Bihari Vijpayee, is expected in Morocco this Feb.13-14 for talks with Moroccan officials on ways of boosting partnership between the two countries in various sectors of common concern.

The evolution of trade exchange, investment and cooperation prospects in mining, agriculture, industry, and textiles as well as latest developments on regional and international scenes will also be raised during the Moroccan-Indian talks and meetings.

India is Morocco's major phosphate client, and the two countries have set up a joint venture specialized in producing phosphorus acid. The plant which is based in Morocco will be operational this year and will export all its output to India.