Investment Promotion Agency seals deal with Moroccan counterpart.

The agreement was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, between IPA and the Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development, AMDIE.

The document was inked on December 25, 2025, by the interim Director General, DG, of IPA, Boma Donatus, and AMDIE’s DG, Ali Seddiki at AMDIE’s headquarters in Rabat, Morrocco. 

The agreement establishes a framework for enhanced collaboration, information sharing and the promotion of joint investment opportunities between Cameroon and Morocco.

According to IPA, the investment promotion deal positions IPA and its Moroccan counterpart to work more closely on attracting and facilitating investments, as Cameroon steps up its outreach to regional and international investors through a targeted economic mission in Morocco.

Speaking to the State broadcaster after the signing, AMDIE Director General, Ali Seddiki, explained that the agreement reflected Morocco’s broader vision for regional cooperation. 

“This MoU that has been signed is an expression of the vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI for South-South cooperation, a balanced cooperation that aims to win together, promote productive investments and create jobs in Africa for Africa,” he said.

For IPA, the agreement with AMDIE is positioned as a signal to international investors on Cameroon’s openness to new partnerships. Boma noted that the agreement is expected to support increased Moroccan investment flows into Cameroon.

“It is Moroccan investors who will be attracted to Cameroon thanks to this agreement. And Morocco truly offers one of the greatest opportunities,” he said.

IPA’s economic mission in Morocco

The signing forms part of a broader economic mission led by IPA in Morocco, conducted alongside high-level engagements with major investor groups operating within Casablanca Finance City. The Cameroonian delegation held talks with representatives of around ten large investment groups, focusing on opportunities available in Cameroon across multiple sectors. The discussions also highlighted the role of Moroccan investors, including companies active across Africa, in supporting projects with economic potential for Cameroon.

As part of the mission, Boma Donatus also led a high-level consultation with the Regional Investment Centre of Rabat. During the session, IPA presented Cameroon’s investment opportunities to Moroccan investors and members of the Cameroonian diaspora. The discussions highlighted fiscal, administrative and regulatory measures introduced by the Cameroonian government to support investors, as well as priority sectors open to foreign capital.

The Moroccan investment ecosystem, which includes nearly 300 companies operating across multiple sectors, was presented as a strategic partner for projects with strong economic returns for Cameroon.

The economic tour is continuing with further engagements planned in the Fez-Meknès region, identified as the next stop with additional economic potential for both partners. Follow-up activities have already been scheduled, including the Cameroon Investment Forum and the Fez Investors Forum planned for 2026. These platforms are intended to translate commitments into concrete investment projects under the Cameroon-Morocco cooperation framework.

It is worth noting that the mission is unfolding on the sidelines of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Morocco, where the Cameroonian delegation is using the continental football tournament as a strategic backdrop to intensify economic diplomacy. 

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3662 of Wednesday December 31, 2025