Xinhuanet
Source: Xinhua
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI and Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari vowed on Monday to further strengthen bilateral relations.
During a phone call between the two leaders, they underlined their will to reinforce bilateral relations in all areas and carry out projects agreed upon during the king’s visit to Abuja, the king’s office said in a statement.
These projects cover many sectors, including agriculture, fertilizer production and security cooperation, the statement added.
As for the joint venture to construct a major gas pipeline, the two sides lauded the tangible achievements made in this strategic project, mainly through regular meetings by joint bodies set up for this purpose, it noted.
In May, Morocco and Nigeria signed agreements to construct a major gas pipeline linking West African countries.
The Gazoduc pipeline project, which will pass through several West African countries and may stretch to Europe, was finalized during the visit of Morocco’s King Mohammed VI to Nigeria in December, 2016.
The pipeline will have a positive impact on more than 300 million inhabitants, as it would serve as the basis for a competitive electricity market in all West Africa.
