In 2018, international trade between the UK and Morocco was worth £2.5 billion. In a Brexit associated trade agreement rush, the UK has now secured trade with countries accounting for £109 billion. This agreement will ensure British businesses and consumers benefit from continued access to the Moroccan market after we leave the EU.
The Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa Dr Andrew Murrison signed the agreement with the Moroccan Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita.
Minister of State Dr Andrew Murrison said: “The UK and Morocco have a close friendship and an important diplomatic history that is over 800 years old. The signing of this Agreement builds on the UK’s deep cultural, political and economic ties with the region and demonstrates our commitment to increase trade and constructive dialogue with Morocco. Importantly, the Agreement will give exporters and consumers the certainty they need to continue trading freely and in confidence as the UK prepares to leave the EU.”
The agreement will ensure British businesses and consumers benefit from continued trade with Morocco after we leave the EU. It provides, among other trade benefits, tariff-free trade of industrial products together with liberalisation of trade in agricultural, agri-food and fisheries products.
Source: miragenews.com