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French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Morocco strengthens southern presence

The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Morocco is to open a new branch in Guelmim, capital of the southern region of Guelmim-Oued Noun. A French delegation will be visiting it on 7-8 February. [...]

Published on 29/01/2024 at 05:40 GMT

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French President Emmanuel Macron and King Mohammed VI of Morocco pictured during the One Planet Summit in Paris, on 12 December 2017.

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French giants shiver as Rabat-Paris relations remain icy

French companies such as Veolia, Alstom and BNP Paris are struggling in Morocco against a backdrop of diplomatic tensions and have been forced to cut back their activities.

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