Morocco and Venezuela sign cooperation accords

Morocco and Venezuela signed Wednesday in Rabat several cooperation accords destined to enhance partnership between the two countries in the economic, scientific, political, educational and cultural fields.

The accords, signed by the visiting Venezuelan deputy foreign minister, Jorge Valero Briceno, and the Moroccan secretary of state in charge of cooperation, Aicha Belarbi, also provide for the exchange of experiences in matters of sports, media, moviemaking and arts.

The two countries also signed a memorandum of understanding providing for the consolidation of consultation and coordination of stands between Rabat and Caracas regarding topical issues of common concern.

The Venezuelan official, who arrived in Morocco on Monday, also reviewed with Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Mohamed Benaissa bilateral relations, the latest developments on the international scene and cooperation prospects in various sectors.

Venezuela, one of the major world oil producers, is also interested in upgrading partnership with Morocco in matters of energy and related sectors.