Morocco and Portugal have signed an agreement to strengthen renewable energy development strategies in both countries.

From Morocco they emphasize their intention to join the global struggle against climate change and demonstrate its commitment to global challenges, as well as the reliability and effectiveness of its institutions. So it is considered “reliable partner” of the European Union and co-hosting the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal “also highlights the effectiveness and robustness” of their institutional structures and systems.

Concerning environment and climate changeAs an example of its commitment, the country cites the signing of an agreement with Portugal on the development of the electrical network.

This statement is intended strengthen renewable energy development strategies between both countries, as well as opportunities for energy exchange between the African and European continents, and was signed by the Moroccan Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Leila Benali and the Portuguese Minister of Environment and Climate Action Duarte Cordeiro.

The agreement, which was signed at the Moroccan pavilion at COP28, also aims to promote dialogue between ensure a sustainable and inclusive energy transition This meets global goals on sustainable development and climate change, especially by promoting the use of renewable energy sources and accelerating the implementation of strategic projects of common interest, including the electrical interconnection project between both countries.

Given their geographical position as bridges between Europe and Africa, Morocco and Portugal intend to jointly address the challenges of the energy transition, in particular strengthening the integration of electricity markets in an international context characterized by market and energy supply chain instability.

The implementation of the electrical connection project between Morocco and Portugal is important for the European and African continents, Benali told the press, adding that the signing of this joint declaration aims to update technical research and financial costs this project all over the world.

In its turn, Duarte Cordeiro He stressed that both countries share the same strategies regarding the development of renewable energy and green hydrogen, emphasizing that the electricity network between Portugal and Morocco will contribute to neutralizing the material nature of Europe.