Article about the visit on https://www.hespress.com/ . Screenshot of the press. Photo: Hong Minh/VNA reporter in Africa
This is the first official visit by a key Vietnamese leader to Morocco in six years, marking an important step forward in consolidating and promoting bilateral cooperation between Vietnam and Morocco, especially in the context of the two countries preparing to celebrate the 65th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations in 2026.
The visit included notable activities such as talks with President of the Moroccan House of Representatives Rachid Talbi Alami, meetings with Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and President of the Moroccan Senate Mohamed Ould Errachid, participation in a policy dialogue to promote economic , trade and investment cooperation between Vietnam and Morocco, a reception for President of the Morocco-Vietnam Friendship Association Mustapha El Ktiri, and a meeting with the Vietnamese community in Morocco. These events were widely reported by the Moroccan press on many media platforms.
The visit of the Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam has attracted widespread attention from the press in French, Arabic and English, which described the visit of Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man as a strategic turning point with main topics including parliamentary diplomacy, prospects for a gateway partnership connecting ASEAN and Africa, and efforts to increase bilateral trade turnover to 500 million USD.
The yabiladi.com website reported on the visit. Screenshot from the press. Photo: Hong Minh/VNA reporter in Africa
The media emphasized the strategic significance of the event in strengthening bilateral relations, fully reflecting diplomatic, economic, and cultural activities, and expressing expectations for a new phase of cooperation, especially in the fields of trade, investment, and people-to-people exchanges. The visit not only affirmed the role of parliamentary diplomacy, but also created a strong driving force for the two countries to exploit the potential for cooperation, towards the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2026.
Major newspapers in Morocco, such as Le Matin (Morning) and La Vie Eco, have devoted many articles and reports to reflect the visit of National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man. Le Matin emphasized the significance of the Cooperation Agreement between the Vietnamese National Assembly and the Moroccan House of Representatives, signed by National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and House of Representatives Chairman Rachid Talbi Alami on July 25. The newspaper assessed this as an important step in strengthening parliamentary relations, promoting legislative cooperation and friendship between the two countries, based on a positive and mutually beneficial partnership.
Meanwhile, La Vie Eco published an article titled “Vietnam and Morocco strengthen cooperation”, affirming that the agreement commits to promoting cooperation in the parliamentary, legislative, economic and trade fields, creating a foundation for a multi-dimensional cooperative relationship. The newspaper also highlighted the meeting between National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, focusing on creating new momentum for bilateral cooperation and the strategic role of the two countries in the region.
The MCG24 website reported on the visit, emphasizing the historical depth and shared will to elevate the relationship, along with the two countries’ position as a gateway to Africa/ASEAN. Meanwhile, Al-Omk ran a story about the end of the visit, calling it a success of parliamentary diplomacy and noting the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 2026.
Articles on https://al3omk.com/ about the visit. Press screenshot: Hong Minh/VNA reporter in Africa
The Moroccan National News Agency also had many news reports about the visit, which were published by international news agencies. During this time, the Moroccan national television station broadcast reports about the visit, focusing on the solemn welcoming ceremony at the Moroccan House of Representatives chaired by Speaker of the House of Representatives Rachid Talbi Alami. The television programs emphasized the warm welcome from the Moroccan side and the significance of the visit in promoting friendly relations. Images of the talks, the signing of cooperation agreements, and the meeting with the Vietnamese community in Morocco were widely broadcast, contributing to spreading the message of Vietnam - Morocco friendship.
National and local radio stations in Morocco also reported on the visit in their news bulletins. The content focused mainly on parliamentary diplomacy, such as talks between National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man and Senate President Mohamed Ould Errachid, as well as statements on potential cooperation in the fields of agriculture, renewable energy, and trade. The radio programs also emphasized Morocco’s role as a strategic gateway for Vietnam to penetrate the African market, and vice versa, Vietnam’s role as a bridge for Morocco to access Southeast Asia.
Many posts about the visit from official social media accounts have attracted the attention of the Moroccan online community, with many positive comments about the prospects for economic cooperation and cultural exchange between the two countries.
Hong Minh (Vietnam News Agency)
Source: https://baotintuc.vn/thoi-su/bao-chi-maroc-chuyen-tham-cua-chu-tich-quoc-hoi-tran-thanh-man-la-buoc-ngoat-chien-luoc-trong-hop-tac-song-phuong-20250728062357791.htm
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