India-Morocco mutually vow to explore potential mineral resources and strengthen geological research

New Delhi, April 12: In order to assist Morocco in geological mapping and mineral exploration, India has levelled up mutual ties with Morocco. India-Moroccan pact focuses on the evaluation of potential mineral resources and promoting exploration and mining through the participation of both public and private sector. 

India and Morocco signed a MoU, which was signed in New Delhi after the bilateral discussions between Mines Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and his counterpart Aziz Rabbah of Morocco.

 

The Ministry of Mines said that the focus of the MoU is on the development of the geological infrastructure for Geoscience Maps and geochemical maps, strengthening geological research and evaluation of the potential of mineral resources.

Union Minister of Mines Narendra Singh Tomar also informed the Morocco Minister that the Geological Survey of India is a pioneer exploratory agency in exploration and is willing to assist Morocco in geological mapping and mineral exploration. He said a specialized Training Institute of GSI can train the professionals of Morocco.