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India and Morocco signed a defence cooperation MoU in Rabat, establishing a framework for defence industry collaboration, joint training, maritime and cyber security, and peacekeeping. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also announced a new Defence Wing at India’s Embassy to strengthen strategic partnership.
Description:
- Zero-bureaucracy offer: Morocco offered a profitable, investor-friendly, zero-bureaucracy environment for Indian defence companies.
- Tata Group milestone: Tata established India’s first overseas defence manufacturing facility in Morocco → producing WhAP 8×8 ground combat vehicle.
- Boost to Make in India: Enhances India’s defence self-reliance & exports.
- Global Market Access:
- Morocco has Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with 90 countries → opens African & European defence markets for India.
Defence Exports – India’s Rise:
- FY 2013–14 → ₹686 crore
- FY 2023–24 → ₹21,083 crore
- Morocco partnership expected to increase technology, investment, and production capabilities.
Morocco – Geography:
- Borders: Algeria (east), Western Sahara (south), Atlantic Ocean (west), Mediterranean Sea (north).
- Strategic Location: Strait of Gibraltar separates Morocco from Spain.
India–Morocco Trade Snapshot:
- India’s exports to Morocco: USD 83.9 million
- India’s imports from Morocco: USD 162 million
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