The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba had a telephone conversation with the Minister for Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad of the Kingdom of Morocco Nasser Bourita.

Dmytro Kuleba and Nasser Burita noted the high potential for reviving the political dialogue between Ukraine and Morocco after a long break and agreed to hold political consultations between the two countries as soon as possible. Ministers also exchanged invitations to pay reciprocal visits.

The parties agreed to make efforts to hold a meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation by the end of the year. Dmytro Kuleba highlighted the importance of increasing trade in agricultural products, attracting investment in the modernization of port infrastructure and shipbuilding.

The ministers also noted the need for comprehensive assistance and encouragement of Moroccan students to study in Ukraine.

For reference: the last meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Kingdom of Morocco took place 6 years ago, in 2014, during the 15th Summit of the International Organization of la Francophonie in Dakar, Senegal.

On August 26, 2020, during the ceremony of presenting copies of credentials by the newly appointed Ambassador of Ukraine Oksana Vasylieva, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita noted that his office was interested in reviving bilateral political dialogue, including high-level visits.

The first and only meeting of the Intergovernmental Joint Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation was held in 2009, more than 10 years ago.