Leila Benali Meets with the African Union Commissioner for Economic Development
On June 10, 2026, Leila Benali, Morocco's Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, warmly welcomed Francesca Tachoub Beloubi, the African Union Commissioner responsible for Economic Development, Tourism, Trade, Industry, and Minerals. This significant meeting served as an essential platform for exchanging insights and strategies aimed at enhancing collaboration between the African Union Commission and Morocco, particularly within the minerals sector.
During the discussions, both officials explored avenues to bolster the African Center for Mineral Development, underscoring the importance of implementing the Marrakech Declaration regarding the African framework for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards. They also focused on identifying opportunities for the integrated development of the African mining sector, which is crucial for supporting industrialization, energy transition, and digital transformation while emphasizing the local valorization of resources. The overarching goal is to foster a more sustainable and competitive African mining industry.
As reported by pam.ma.
