Morocco, Australia set up bilateral business council

Rabat, Oct 9 (IANS/MAP) Morocco and Australia have launched the Australia Morocco Business Council (AMBC) to promote ties between business communities in the two countries.

The launch ceremony, which took place in the Moroccan city of Marrakech, was marked by the attendance of Australian Trade Minister Steven Ciobo and business leaders from the two countries.

"This event marks an important date in the development of relations between Australia and Morocco and further strengthens the historical ties binding the two countries," the Australian Embassy in Morocco said in a statement.

AMBC aims to provide mutual understanding, goodwill, and business enhancement services among the Moroccan and Australian business communities.

AMBC is expected to also act as a platform for advocating the establishment of formal trade facilitation vehicles between the two countries including trade agreements.

--IANS/MAP

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