Finland and Morocco Strengthen Cooperation in Renewable Energy and Green Hydrogen
Key Ideas
- Finland and Morocco discussed collaboration in water, renewable energy, green hydrogen, cybersecurity, and telecommunications in Helsinki.
- Both countries aim to enhance digitalization, particularly in cybersecurity and 5G networks.
- They emphasized previous agreements on renewable energy and water management, with Finland offering expertise in these areas matching Morocco's priorities.
- The ministers plan to explore new areas of common interest, focusing on supporting the green transition, including green hydrogen, and the health sector.
During a working visit to Helsinki, the Finnish Foreign Minister and her Moroccan counterpart discussed cooperation in various sectors, including water, renewable energy, green hydrogen, cybersecurity, and telecommunications. Both countries recognized the potential for collaboration in digitalization, particularly in cybersecurity and 5G networks. They highlighted existing memorandums on renewable energy and water management, with Finland offering expertise in water technologies and smart solutions tailored to Morocco's needs. The ministers agreed to explore additional areas of mutual interest, with a strong focus on supporting the green transition, including green hydrogen initiatives and cooperation in the health sector. Plans were made to incorporate economic and trade discussions into their annual political consultations and organize an economic forum in 2025 to mark the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Finland and Morocco.