Minister John Cortes visited the Gibraltar representative office of Banque Populaire at College Lane. There he was met by the Manager of the Bank’s Gibraltar office, Imane El Haraki.

A statement from the Government follows below:

Minister John Cortes , whose portfolio includes the role of developing relations with the Kingdom  of Morocco, visited the Gibraltar representative office of Banque Populaire, the main Moroccan  bank, at College Lane. There he was met by the Manager of the Bank’s Gibraltar office, Imane El  Haraki. 

The opportunity was taken to discuss matters of mutual interest, such as how the bank can assist  Gibraltar businesses who wish to trade in Morocco, and Moroccan businesses with an interest in  working in Gibraltar. 

Also present during visit were Joshua Lhote of the Gibraltar-Morocco Business Association and  Simon Galliano from the Ministry. 

Subsequently Ms El Haraki visited the Minister at his office to make a presentation on behalf of  the Basque Populaire.