JOINT
COMMUNIQUE BETWEEN THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
AND THE KINGDOM OF MOROCCO ISSUED AT THE CONCLUSION
OF THE STATE VISIT TO THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
BY HIS MAJESTY MOHAMMED
VI, KING OF MOROCCO
1.
At the invitation of His
Excellency Dr. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli,
President of the United Republic of Tanzania, His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of
Morocco paid a State Visit to the United Republic of Tanzania from 23rd
to 25th October, 2016. During
visit, His Majesty Mohammed VI was accompanied by a high level delegation,
including Ministers, Senior Officials of the Government of the Kingdom of
Morocco, as well as members of the Moroccan business community.
2.
In a cordial and friendly
atmosphere, the two countries have decided to work together and coordinate their
respective efforts to address the challenges that Africa faces in terms of
development, stability and security.
3.
President Magufuli commended the leadership
of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and paid tribute to His role in promoting
peace, stability and development in Africa. He recognized that the South-South
cooperation advocated by His Majesty the King Mohammed VI – based on
pragmatism, efficiency and public-private partnership is at the core of
development cooperation in Africa.
4.
President Magufuli also paid tribute to the
leading role that Morocco has been playing in promoting economic growth and
sustainable development in various international fora and commended Morocco’s
decision to host COP.22 meeting from 7 - 18 November 2016, in Marrakech.
5.
On bilateral issues, the two
Heads of State commended the friendly relations between the two countries and committed to
work together with a view to further strengthening the bilateral relations between the two
brotherly countries. They reiterated their readiness to establish an Embassy of
the Kingdom of Morocco in Tanzania and a Consulate General of the United
Republic of Tanzania in Morocco.
6.
In this context, they
further vowed to enhance these ties of friendship of cooperation in various
fields, including tourism, agriculture, railway transport, and trade. They also
pledged to continue exploring new areas of cooperation, such as in economic,
scientific, technical and cultural domains, as well as security cooperation and
fight against terrorism and radicalism, for the mutual benefit of the two
countries and peoples.
7.
To that end, they commended Tanzania-Morocco Trade and Investment Forum
that was held on 22nd October 2016, which offered an opportunity for
business leaders from the two countries to discuss ways and means to promote
two-way trade and set up a win-win economic partnership.
8.
They also witnessed the
signing of a number of Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding between both
countries in the public and private sectors, covering cooperation on a wide
range of areas, including political consultations, agriculture, fisheries, energy,
logistics, air services, culture, science and technology, tourism, air services
and finance.
9.
In order to realize the desired gains for their two peoples, the two
Heads of State directed their Ministers and Senior Officials to work
determinedly to implement the signed agreements between Morocco and Tanzania.
It is in this spirit that His Excellency President Magufuli declared that
henceforth the referral visa requirement for citizens of Morocco coming to
Tanzania has been lifted.
10.
On international issues, the two Heads of State discussed the decision of
Morocco to rejoin the African Union. In this respect, H.E. Dr. John Pombe
Joseph Magufuli expressed Tanzania’s support
to Morocco's decision to integrate and find its rightful place in the African
Union. He further expressed his readiness to support the admission of Morocco
to the Pan – African Institutional family as early as the next Summit. The two Heads of State expressed their hope
that the return of Morocco to the African Union would pave the way to address
the longstanding political and diplomatic issues of concern to Morocco.
11.
Regarding the Sahara issue, H.E. Dr. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli expressed the support of Tanzania to the efforts by the United Nations
to reach a just, lasting and mutually agreed solution. In the spirit of
reconciliation and search for a lasting solution, Tanzania understands the
established position of Morocco, welcomes its serious and credible
Moroccan efforts and is ready to contribute towards implementation of the relevant
resolutions of the United Nations on this issue.
12.
The two Heads of States share the same ambitious vision for Africa
masters of its own destiny, in charge of its own development and committed to
the path of stability. They underscored, in this regard, the need to strengthen
South-South and triangular cooperation, and to promote a continuous and
sustainable development, based on the valuation of own African resources and
skills.
13.
During the visit, His Majesty Mohamed VI also unveiled the plaque for the
construction of a Mosque to be erected with the gracious contribution of His
Majesty the King of Morocco at the BAKWATA Headquarters in Dar es Salaam.
14.
At the conclusion of the Official
Visit, His Excellency President Dr. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli expressed his
profound gratitude and appreciation to His Majesty Mohammed VI for honoring his
invitation and for the fruitful discussions they held. On his part, His Majesty
Mohammed VI expressed his profound gratitude and appreciation to His Excellency
President Dr. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli, the Government and People of the
United Republic of Tanzania for the invitation extended to him as well as the
warm reception and hospitality accorded to him and his delegation during the
entire duration of his visit. Finally, the two Heads of State underscored their
firm desire and commitment of their respective Governments to strengthen the ties
of friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
Done at Dar es Salaam, on 26th
October, 2016
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