Madrid Chamber of Commerce holds business forum on investment opportunities in the Dakhla region on Tuesday, April 16. The forum will concentrate on sectors like the port industry, tourism, and aquaculture. Its objective is to encourage Spanish companies to invest in the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab area, in collaboration with the Moroccan Embassy in Spain.
The announcement of the economic forum has sparked controversy with the Polisario separatist front. The separatist representative in Madrid has called for the forum’s cancellation, claiming it aligns with Moroccan interests in the Sahara and violates international law. Despite the opposition, the Madrid Chamber of Commerce has affirmed its commitment to hosting the forum as planned.
Political analysts believe that the forum reflects Madrid’s support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan and its efforts to strengthen ties with Morocco. They argue that the Dakhla region offers significant investment potential in various sectors, including fishing, tourism, agriculture, and renewable energies. Spanish investors have shown interest in the region, with previous participation in investment forums and visits to explore opportunities.
The business forum will include discussions on investment opportunities and strategic sectors in the Dakhla region, presentations on infrastructure developments like the Dakhla Atlantic port, and the potential for innovation and investment in the region. Participants will include representatives from Spanish and Moroccan entities, showcasing the growing economic collaboration between the two countries.
