India and Morocco are preparing to deepen economic ties, with both countries set to focus on diversifying bilateral trade, expanding market access and strengthening cooperation in strategic sectors, including fertilisers.
India’s Minister of State for Commerce and Industry and Electronics & Information Technology, Jitin Prasada, will visit Morocco from 24 to 25 August, where he is expected to co-chair the seventh session of the India-Morocco Joint Commission with Morocco’s Secretary of State for Foreign Trade, Omar Hejira.
The meeting will review existing economic cooperation and identify opportunities to increase trade, investment and industrial partnerships between the two countries.
Key areas on the agenda include fertilisers, agriculture, food safety, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, energy and mining, renewable energy, digital transformation, transport and logistics, tourism, education and skills. The breadth of discussions reflects efforts by both countries to move beyond traditional trade relationships and build wider commercial links.
Bilateral merchandise trade was valued at approximately US$4 billion in 2025. India’s principal exports to Morocco included refined petroleum, pharmaceuticals, vehicles, synthetic textiles, food products and spices. Morocco, meanwhile, supplies India with phosphates and fertilisers, making agricultural inputs an important component of the relationship.
The two governments are also expected to sign a food safety cooperation agreement involving Morocco’s National Office of Food Safety (ONSSA) and India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The agreement would support cooperation on food safety information, laboratory testing, quality control, sampling, packaging and labelling.
A Cultural Exchange Programme covering 2026 to 2030 is also expected to be signed, alongside discussions between Prasada and Moroccan business leaders on investment opportunities, partnerships and joint ventures.The visit comes as India and Morocco prepare to mark 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2027, providing an opportunity to strengthen the economic and commercial foundations of their longstanding relationship.