Cair CowardThe government has announced a major change in Britain’s foreign policy towards Africa in exchange for an economic agreement with one of the continent’s fastest growing economies.
After five decades Western Sahara The Government of Morocco has agreed to join the disputed region for the first time by the Government of Morocco. IsraelFrance and Germany supporting claims in the North African state.
Since the end of the Spanish rule in 1975, there have been long-running disputes between Morocco and a freedom movement, which is a popular front for the liberation of Saguiya L-Hamra and Rio de Oro (Polisario Front).
But in a deal, the government has ended decades of being out of controversy to give the British companies in front of the 2030 FIFA World Cup as well as other major projects for other major projects.
The deal with Moroccan ministries of water, health and trade will unlock contracts in a market where public purchase opportunities are estimated in the next three years, including the project of £ 1.2BN Casablanca Airport, which includes UK companies a significant part of the ‘2030’ program of the ‘airport’ airport.
Agreement for the partner with Morocco’s National Healthcare Transformation Reforms, more than £ 2BN, will create opportunities for the UK’s health sector and a new £ 150M hospital project, which will run a 250-bed hospital in Casablanca for UK’s finance and clinical expertise, Revenue for NHS Trust.
The UK strengthened the partnership with Morocco, already more than 4 billion pounds annually and is unlocked opportunities for Britain’s businesses during Moroccan’s Foreign Secretary visit before the 2030 World Cup.
Mr. Lammy said: “One of the greatest growth capacity of any continent in Africa is – this young, dynamic population makes the continent an engine room for development.
“Development and prosperity will carry out our relationship to Morocco and beyond that, which will help new opportunities at home and abroad.
He said: “Britain has chosen to support autonomy within the state of Morocco, which is the most reliable, viable and practical basis for a interaction and permanent solution for the Western Sahara dispute, one that can distribute our commitments to our commitments to the struggle solution and the people of Western Sahara for self-determination.”
The recognition of the sovereignty of Morocco on Western Sahara after 50 years is associated with supporting the autonomy scheme for the region that will allow for a degree of self -rule.
Business Minister Douglas Alexander said: “Morocco is becoming an important trade and investment partner for the UK.
“Development This is the top priority of the government and strong relations with economies like Morocco will pave the way for new opportunities, support British businesses and build jobs.
“UK companies are already winning a major commercial victory in Morocco, playing an important role in giving important infrastructure for the 2030 World Cup.”
