Morocco, model in field of maritime security and south-south cooperation, SG of IMO

Tangiers - Morocco is a model in the field of maritime peace and security as well as in terms of sharing its expertize with African countries as part of south-south cooperation, said, Monday in Tangiers, secretary general of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Koji Sekimizu.

Morocco takes great interest in sharing its maritime experience with African countries mainly in terms of training skilled human resources, said Sekimizu at a press conference on the sidelines of a parallel event to the World Maritime Day, organized under HM King Mohammed VI's patronage.

The UN official lauded reforms by Morocco in the maritime field mainly sea infrastructure, noting that Morocco is an example in respecting IMO's international conventions.

He added that the development of sea activities along with the reinforcement of infrastructure and good governance will enable Morocco to efficiently use its sea resources and achieve the goals of its port strategy.