A bilateral relationship which, over the years, has consolidated the efforts made to keep strengthening trade between the two countries. This strong momentum is all the more underlined by the record results of bilateral trade in 2022, amounting to 778 million Swiss francs, an increase of 18.9% compared with 2021. This is a strong signal, in line with the levers for action we have set ourselves to strengthen investment opportunities in Morocco and exports to Switzerland.
The first half of 2023 was notably marked by the strengthening of partnerships between Morocco and Switzerland. Last March, we accompanied a large CGEM delegation, led by its President Chakib ALJ, on a business visit to Switzerland. In April, the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Morocco also took part in the International Foreign Trade Forum of Switzerland Global Enterprise in Lausanne. At the end of May, we joined the Embassy of Switzerland in Morocco at the GITEX Africa Digital Summit in Marrakech. And in June, we took part in the Africa Business Day in Baden, Switzerland, and in the World Chambers Congress in Geneva. It is important for us to maintain this closeness with the economic players of both countries in order to strengthen the frameworks for exchange and collaboration. A shared and genuine will, reinforced in particular by the visit to Morocco next October of Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin with a delegation of Swiss business leaders.
Finally, following our Ordinary General Meeting held in June, we are delighted with the significant progress towards an active and committed business community, including an increase in our membership. I take this opportunity to welcome our new members!
Over the coming months, we will continue to work to maintain this momentum by strengthening networking at both national and international level.
Happy reading to all.
Christophe de Figueiredo, President of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Morocco