Japanese parliamentary delegation expected in Morocco

A Japanese parliamentary delegation is expected in Morocco this August 23-26 on "a friendship visit," said Japan's embassy in Morocco.

The Japanese delegation will meet Abdelouahed Radi and Mohamed Jalal Essaid, speakers of the two Moroccan legislative houses -the house of representatives and the chamber of advisors. They will also meet minister of foreign affairs and cooperation, Mohamed Benaissa and visit Marrakesh and the Mohammed V mausoleum in Rabat where the late king Hassan II, who passed away last July 23, is buried.

Moroccan-Japanese talks will review "various aspects of bilateral cooperation" and means "to consolidate the friendship and cooperation links existing between the two countries," according to the source.