Morocco, ‘Example’ in Renewable Energy (Mexican Official)

Marrakech, 14/11/2016 (MAP) – Mexican Undersecretary for Environmental Policy and Planning, Rodolfo Lacy Tamayo, said that his country considers Morocco “an example” to follow in development and use of renewable energy.

“For us, Morocco is the best example to follow in the field of the use of renewable energy”, Tamayo told MAP in an interview on the sidelines of his participation in COP22, which is being held on November 7-18 in Marrakech.

“We have the ambition to implement the Moroccan experience in this field in Mexico”, he said, adding that Morocco and his country have the same potential, especially in solar energy.

According to Tamayo, his country is“very interested” in Morocco’s experience in this sector, adding that the actions carried out by Morocco are in conformity with the roadmap and Mexico’s plan of action.

He also noted that COP22 is an important stage in discussing environmental issues, and other questions related to infrastructure, adaptation, sustainable development and strengthening of the economies based on “win-win” principle.