Participation of Mrs. Nadia FETTAH in the international dialogue on critical minerals between G7 members and multilateral development banks
17/04/2026
Mrs. Nadia FETTAH, Minister of Economy and Finance, took part—within the framework of the French presidency of the G7—in a meeting bringing together the Finance Ministers of G7 countries and eleven partner countries, as well as the presidents of the main multilateral development banks (MDBs), on the sidelines of the Spring Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group, dedicated to critical minerals.
This meeting provided an opportunity to inject a new momentum into international cooperation aimed at strengthening global supply chains for critical minerals and supporting the economic development of the countries concerned.
Co-chaired by Satsuki Katayama, Japan’s Minister of Finance, and Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group, this meeting fosters a new dynamic to strengthen international partnerships, accelerate industrialization, and secure global supply chains for critical minerals, while maximizing local economic benefits. This initiative reflects the ambition of the French G7 presidency to reshape international development cooperation around the principles of partner empowerment, efficiency, and the mobilization of private capital.
The discussions highlighted the strategic role of critical minerals in global industrial transformation, as well as their importance for economic and energy security. Participants emphasized the potential of innovative partnerships to promote the valorization of natural resources, accelerate industrialization, and maximize local economic benefits, while contributing to the diversification and resilience of global value chains.
In this context, the Minister underlined the importance of this initiative and reaffirmed Morocco’s commitment to strengthened international cooperation.
The MDBs adopted a joint declaration aimed at enhancing their coordination, committing to intensify co-financing, develop joint projects, mobilize more financing, and promote quality investments, while strengthening critical infrastructure, transparency, and traceability of supply chains.
Morocco’s participation in this initiative illustrates its position as an engaged actor in international efforts to promote sustainable growth, strengthen supply chain security, and contribute to global economic transformation.
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