The Moroccan-Brazilian Forum Shapes a Promising South-South Alliance Beyond Trade
Brazilian media extensively covered the Moroccan-Brazilian Business Forum recently held in Marrakech, highlighting the growing dynamics in the relations between the two countries.
The news coverage emphasized the strategic nature of the bilateral partnership, which extends beyond mere trade to encompass vital areas such as food security, energy transition, defense, and tourism.
Brazilian newspapers highlighted the convergence of interests between two complementary economies, noting that Brazil relies on 90 percent of its fertilizer imports, making Morocco—a leading global phosphate exporter—a key partner in securing global food supplies. The newspaper “Correio Brasiliense” cited former President Michel Temer, who stressed that the partnership with Morocco is essential to feed an additional two billion people in the coming decades.
The “Jornal de Brasília” spotlighted the investment by the Office Chérifien des Phosphates in a $13 billion green ammonia production project by 2027, considering it a stepping stone towards a green alliance contributing to the decarbonization of global food supply chains.
On the logistical side, notable economic platforms, including “Viga” and “Brasil em Folhas,” called for the resumption of negotiations for a free trade agreement between Morocco and the Mercosur bloc, highlighting that Morocco could serve as a strategic platform for Europe and Africa, while Brazil serves as a gateway to American markets. The Brazilian ambassador in Rabat, Alexandre Parola, affirmed that the “South-South Corridor” project is becoming increasingly urgent given global climate and food challenges.
Diplomatic platforms like “Poder 360” pointed out that the agreement on cooperation and investment facilitation came into effect last January, encouraging Brazilian companies to leverage it effectively. Meanwhile, “PD News” discussed the potential for establishing a Moroccan-Brazilian defense industrial alliance similar to Brazil’s previous partnerships with Sweden and France.
Regarding air connectivity, Royal Air Maroc announced plans to increase flights between Casablanca and São Paulo to six weekly by 2026, with a direct route to Rio de Janeiro set to reopen. Outlets such as “Diário do Rio” and “O Paralelello 13” noted that Morocco aims to have a fleet of 200 aircraft by 2035, enhancing its position as a key player in intercontinental air links.
Regional media such as “NSC Total” and “Gazeta do Cerrado” reported a growing interest among Brazilian investors, particularly from the south, in Africa via Morocco, which is preparing to host the 2030 World Cup and offers a unique strategic position for accessing emerging markets.
The coverage by “O Mundo Diplomático Brasil” concluded that Morocco and Brazil are in the process of building a transatlantic corridor aimed at innovation and sustainability, vividly embodying a global vision connecting the South. The website quoted Ali Sadiki, the Director General of the Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development, stating that “the sky is the only limit” to this growing synergy between Rabat and Brasília.
