RABAT, June 27 – The President of the European Investment Bank, Nadia Calviño, will undertake an official visit to Morocco from June 29 to July 1 as part of efforts to strengthen financial cooperation and deepen the strategic partnership between the European Union and Morocco.
During the visit, Calviño is expected to hold meetings with senior Moroccan government officials responsible for economic and financial policy, alongside representatives from diplomatic and financial institutions.
The discussions will focus on expanding European Investment Bank financing, strengthening bilateral cooperation and identifying new priorities for investment that support Morocco’s long-term economic development.
A key highlight of the visit will be a high-level meeting with Nadia Fettah Alaoui, marking two decades of the European Investment Bank’s permanent presence in Morocco and nearly five decades of partnership between the institution and the country.
The meeting will review the achievements of the partnership while setting priorities for future cooperation across strategic sectors.
Infrastructure resilience and sustainable transport are expected to feature prominently during the visit.
The European Investment Bank is scheduled to sign two major financing operations backed by European Union guarantees, supporting projects designed to strengthen transport infrastructure, improve road safety and enhance resilience to climate-related challenges.
The visit will also include a stop at a public school in Rabat, where Calviño will attend a performance by young participants in the Morocco 88 programme, reflecting the bank’s continued support for education, youth development and social investment.
Calviño described Morocco as a strategic partner for the European Investment Bank, stating that the visit represents renewed momentum in relations between Morocco and the European Union.
She noted that the institution remains committed to financing projects that deliver tangible benefits for citizens, businesses and long-term economic development.
The European Investment Bank has mobilized more than €12 billion (approximately MAD132 billion) in financing for Morocco since beginning operations in the country.
Its investments have supported key sectors including renewable energy, transport infrastructure, healthcare, education, water and sanitation, as well as financing for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Owned by the 27 member states of the European Union, the European Investment Bank signed €100 billion in new financing during 2025, supporting projects related to climate action, digital transformation, infrastructure, security and international partnerships.
Its international financing arm, EIB Global, continues to play a central role in expanding the European Union’s investment footprint beyond Europe through initiatives such as the Global Gateway strategy, with Morocco remaining one of its key strategic partners in North Africa.
