DR ‹ › Speaking at the Critical Minerals Ministerial, a high-level international forum held in Washington, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised Morocco's critical mineral resources and the role it plays in strengthening global supply chains. Hosting the ministerial's opening session on Wednesday, Rubio said that Morocco in addition to its critical mineral resources Morocco «has a vested interest in ensuring a reliable and diversified global supply of processed, finished, and refined materials that can be used for cost-effective economic growth». Morocco for the last two decades invested heavily in top notch infrastructure projects, today its strategy is paying off. Marco Rubio: " Morocco plays a key role thanks to its deposits & its willingness to invest in their processing"pic.twitter.com/7Ss5IoMcqS — Zineb Riboua (@zriboua) February 4, 2026 Rubio further stressed that Morocco's importance lies in its «willingness to invest in processing and to cooperate as part of what must be a global initiative», warning that the concentration of critical minerals in the hands of a single country is «unhealthy for the global economy and poses risks to security and stability». In this context, he said Morocco can «be a key part of addressing this imbalance, and we are very pleased that it is here today and seated at the table with us». Morocco is represented at the ministerial by Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates. Morocco is taking part in the meeting as one of the countries holding one of the world's most essential minerals, as it accounts for around 75% of global phosphate reserves, a resource that is critical for fertilizer production. Organized by Rubio, the meeting focuses on identifying solutions to secure and diversify critical minerals supply chains. Discussions centered on investment in critical minerals and price-floor mechanisms, and participants also launched the Forum on Geostrategic Engagement in the Minerals and Resources Sector. The ministerial brought together foreign ministers and senior officials from more than 50 countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan, Bahrain, Oman, France, Belgium, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Norway, Sweden, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Australia.
