Morocco signs strategic deal to supply 1.1 million tonnes of fertiliser to Bangladesh

Bangladesh is set to receive 1.1 million tonnes of non-urea fertilisers from Morocco between 2025 and 2026 under a new strategic partnership signed between OCP Nutricrops and the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC).

According to an APA News report, the agreement was finalised during a recent official visit by a Bangladeshi delegation comprising representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture and BADC to Morocco. 

The deal marks a major step forward in the countries' shared commitment to strengthening agricultural sustainability and self-sufficiency in Bangladesh.

The agreement focuses on supplying the right fertilisers and promoting their responsible use, with an emphasis on innovation, research, and long-term collaboration. It also aligns with Bangladesh's national agricultural strategies, including the Good Agricultural Practices Policy (2020) and the Perspective Plan 2025–2050.

As part of the visit, the Bangladeshi delegation toured the Al Jorf industrial platform, the world's largest fertiliser production site, and visited the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), a leading African centre for research and development and a key OCP Group partner.

Speaking on the renewed partnership, Youssef El Bari, CEO of OCP Nutricrops, said, "We are proud to renew this partnership with Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation. It demonstrates the continued trust of our Bangladeshi partners and our shared commitment to more efficient and sustainable agriculture. This agreement strengthens a long-term strategic relationship and paves the way for new collaborations in research, training, and innovation."

Ruhul Amin Khan, president of BADC, expressed appreciation for the support, "We are very optimistic about strengthening our cooperation in various sectors of Bangladeshi agriculture, through innovation, logistical support, technology transfer, training, among others."

The partnership also supports Bangladesh's efforts in improving soil health, food security, and farmer empowerment. BADC, a public agency under the Ministry of Agriculture, plays a crucial role in delivering key agricultural inputs to farmers across the country.

From 2019 to 2023, the OCP Foundation trained nearly 15,000 Bangladeshi farmers, including more than 4,000 women, on best agricultural practices. The renewed collaboration reflects the broader vision of South-South cooperation and mutual development, which OCP Nutricrops continues to pursue across the Global South.

This strategic alliance, evolving over 17 years, now aims to expand into agricultural research, training, and technology transfer to accelerate Bangladesh's transformation into a sustainable agricultural economy.