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Irish economic and institutional leaders on Friday called for stronger economic ties with Morocco, highlighting the kingdom as a strategic investment destination and gateway to Africa during a series of business meetings held in Cork, Ireland’s second-largest city. The events were organized by the Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development (AMDIE) in coordination with the Moroccan Embassy in Ireland.
Officials and business leaders pointed to Morocco’s stable economic environment, modern infrastructure, and strategic geographic position linking Europe and Africa. Michael Mulcahy, president of the Little Island Business Association, said Irish companies are showing growing interest in opportunities in Morocco across sectors including industry, services, technology, and infrastructure. He described Morocco as «a gateway to Africa» with «strong momentum» and major investments in infrastructure and human capital.
Cork Deputy Mayor Ian Doyle noted that trade exchanges between Morocco and Ireland have been steadily increasing in sectors such as agriculture, dairy products, pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, and industrial equipment. He also highlighted emerging opportunities in information technology, digital services, renewable energy, and tourism cooperation between Morocco and Cork.
During the conference, Morocco’s ambassador to Ireland, Lahcen Mahraoui, said Morocco and Ireland, which are celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations this year, are working to build a partnership increasingly focused on concrete economic opportunities. He stressed that Morocco offers Irish businesses a «reliable, stable, connected, and business-friendly environment» as well as a competitive platform for expansion into African markets.
Irish Minister of State Jerry Buttimer also described Morocco as «far more than just a market», calling it a strategic gateway at the crossroads of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. He highlighted Morocco’s investments in infrastructure, ports, renewable energy, connectivity, logistics, technology, and manufacturing, while encouraging Irish companies to capitalize on the kingdom’s growing regional role.
The Cork meetings followed similar events held earlier this week in Dublin as part of Morocco’s broader economic outreach initiative aimed at promoting the kingdom as an investment destination and strengthening Moroccan-Irish business cooperation.
