Mehdi Laraki is the Chairman of the Morocco-China Business Council of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM).
He has stated that The Kingdom of Morocco companies hope to export agricultural products to China and access the Chinese market through the China International Import Expo (CIIE). On November 5, 2025, he met with a delegation, and the two sides exchanged views on textile and apparel trade as well as industrial cooperation. He attended the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and stated that China and Africa can jointly create value, and he himself has visited China over 65 times.
Chinese name
迈赫迪·拉哈齐
Position and Identity
Mehdi Laraki is the Chairman of the Morocco- China Business Council of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM).
As the head of this institution, he participates in promoting bilateral economic and trade cooperation. On November 5, 2025, Mehdi Laraki met with a Chinese delegation and exchanged views on the trade situation of textiles and garments between the two countries, the overview of Morocco’s textile and garment industry, investment attraction policies, and strengthening cooperation in the textile and garment industries between China and Morocco. He has visited China over 65 times and has expressed his views on the prospects of cooperation between China and Africa.
Major Activities
In 2024, during the global promotion events of the The 7th China International Import Expo in countries including The Kingdom of Morocco , Laraki stated that Moroccan companies have a strong desire to export agricultural products to China and hope to enter and establish a foothold in the Chinese market through the CIIE. On November 5, 2025, Laraki met with a visiting Chinese delegation, and the two sides exchanged views on topics including textile and apparel trade between China and Morocco, industrial cooperation, and preparations for the “China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo Goes to Africa” event to be held in Morocco in 2026. Laraki also attends relevant international events such as the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
Views and Propositions
As the President of the Morocco-China Business Council, Mehdi Laraki holds distinct and positive views on China-Africa and China-Morocco relations. He believes that China and Africa (including Morocco) can jointly create remarkable value because there is much common ground between China and Africa, and between China and Morocco. Mehdi Laraki particularly pointed out that the enhancement of bilateral relations is not at a superficial level; it is not only achieved through business or investment, but should also start from the spiritual dimension of values and respect, serving as an intersection for deepening mutual relations.
Mehdi Laraki has a profound affection for China, having visited the country more than 65 times. He has stated that his feelings for China come from the bottom of his heart. Every time he comes here, he feels like a child and learns something new, which is a kind of magic. Looking ahead, he is optimistic about the development of China-Africa and China-Morocco relations.
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