Morocco and China signed a memorandum of understanding in Rabat on Wednesday launching an executive program for cooperation in water resources for the 2025-2027 period, according to a press release from the water ministry.

This program focuses on collaborating on water infrastructure projects, specifically in the areas of construction, operation, management, and maintenance of water distribution projects.

The partnership will also focus on the management of extreme events, such as floods and droughts, providing safe drinking water to rural communities, and safeguarding water resources through conservation and protection efforts, including efficient irrigation practices.

The Deputy Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation of China applauded the strong partnership between the two countries in the water sector.