"Morocco leads the continent in various areas, including governance, infrastructure, public debt management, with solid macroeconomic fundamentals and a resilient economy," Urama told MAP in an interview on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

"For example, in terms of renewable energies, the Noor Ouarzazate complex is a pioneer in Africa. It demonstrates the Kingdom's strategic vision and forward-looking vocation," he noted.

According to the African official, Morocco is doing great things in several sectors, notably water, irrigation, roads and infrastructure, noting that this experience should be shared with other countries on the continent.

"Africa's future lies in this deep integration. By working together, we will go far, and nothing can stop us," said Urama.

He took the opportunity to congratulate Morocco and Moroccans on the "successful" organization of these Meetings, which are returning to African soil 50 years after the Kenya edition (1973).

"We are proud of Morocco's excellent organization of this event, which is an opportunity to demonstrate what we can do and what we are capable of," said Urama, expressing the wish that the WB and IMF would increasingly hold their meetings in Africa, as discussions focus more and more on the continent, its potential and its challenges.