The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Communities of São Tomé and Príncipe, Ilza Maria dos Santos Amado Vaz, publicly acknowledged support from Morocco for democracy and political stability within her country on Tuesday.
Strengthening Bilateral Ties
Following discussions with Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Residing Abroad, Nasser Bourita, Ms. Amado Vaz reaffirmed the commitment of both nations to peace, stability, and development across Africa. This includes continued support for the Process of Atlantic African States. The discussions took place during a working visit to the Kingdom of Morocco.
Ms. Amado Vaz emphasized that her visit to Morocco provided an important opportunity to reaffirm the excellent friendship and solidarity between the two countries. Both parties expressed a renewed desire to ensure their cooperation yields concrete, positive results for their citizens.
Economic Cooperation a Priority
A key focus of the discussions was the necessitate to strengthen economic cooperation. Ms. Amado Vaz also commended the willingness of leaders in both countries to establish their bilateral relationship as a model for cooperation among African nations, based on the exchange of expertise and co-development.
Ms. Amado Vaz also highlighted the potential of the Atlantic façade, calling for its development to benefit the people of the region through South-South cooperation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the primary purpose of Ms. Amado Vaz’s visit?
Ms. Amado Vaz’s visit to Morocco was a working visit intended to reaffirm the friendship and solidarity between São Tomé and Príncipe and Morocco, and to review the bilateral cooperation roadmap for 2025-2027.
What areas of cooperation were discussed?
Discussions focused on peace, stability, and development in Africa, the Process of Atlantic African States, and the need to strengthen economic cooperation.
What is the “Process of Atlantic African States”?
The source does not provide details about the “Process of Atlantic African States” beyond stating that both countries are committed to it.
As Morocco and São Tomé and Príncipe continue to strengthen their ties, what role might this partnership play in broader regional development initiatives?
