Reeves meets Morocco ambassador to discuss education, economic development
Gov. Tate Reeves said on Facebook that he met with Morocco’s ambassador to the United States, Youssef Amrani, and leaders from Mississippi State University and the International University of Rabat to discuss economic development, education and potential partnerships to foster innovation.
Reeves did not provide additional details in the post. Mississippi State University is the state’s land-grant research institution and a major center for higher education and applied research. The International University of Rabat is a Moroccan institution that collaborates with international partners on science, engineering and policy programs.
The meeting highlights growing interest in international academic and economic ties at the state level. State and foreign university partnerships often aim to boost research collaboration, workforce development and student exchanges, which can contribute to regional economic growth and innovation.
Details on any specific agreements, timelines or follow-up actions were not included in Reeves’ post. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
