June 26, 2026

Ouaga Press

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Atlanta and Morocco deepen economic ties with new agreement

During the World Cup, the city of Atlanta and Morocco have taken steps to bolster their cooperation. The two sides recently signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at expanding their economic and industrial relationship.

The agreement, reached between the Atlanta Economic Development Agency and the Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development (AMDIE), focuses on investment, trade, logistics, and the exchange of expertise.

Representatives from both parties underscored the global football tournament’s role as a catalyst for fresh collaboration between the two regions, which they described as strategic gateways to their respective markets.