Morocco has been identified as a strategic player in global efforts to secure and diversify critical mineral supply chains, according to information released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates following a high-level ministerial meeting held in Washington on Wednesday.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasised the kingdom’s growing importance during the Critical Minerals Ministerial Meeting, saying Morocco’s mineral deposits, combined with its commitment to value-added processing and international cooperation, position it as a key partner in reducing global supply risks.
The meeting, hosted by Rubio at the US State Department, brought together foreign ministers and senior officials from more than 50 countries to explore ways of strengthening and diversifying supply chains for minerals essential to semiconductors, electric vehicles and defence technologies.
The opening session was attended by US Vice-President JD Vance, the ministry said.
Morocco was represented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, who took part in discussions focusing on investment frameworks, price-stabilisation mechanisms and long-term cooperation in the minerals and resources sector.
According to the ministry, participants also launched the Forum on Geostrategic Engagement in the Minerals and Resources Sector, a new platform aimed at deepening collaboration among producer and consumer countries amid rising geopolitical competition.
The Critical Minerals Ministerial is a US-led initiative involving more than 55 countries, designed to counter China’s dominance of critical mineral processing, which currently accounts for about 90 per cent of global capacity. These minerals are central to modern industries, including clean energy, advanced manufacturing and defence systems.
Rubio underscored Morocco’s economic potential, noting that the country’s mineral wealth offers opportunities for industrial development and broader economic growth. He added that Morocco’s readiness to invest in transformation and engage in multilateral initiatives makes it a natural partner in the evolving global minerals landscape.
The Washington meeting was attended by delegations from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan, Bahrain and Oman, as well as several European countries, alongside representatives from India, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Australia, the ministry said.
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