RABAT, May 7 (Xinhua) -- The Moroccan Prime Minister Saad Eddine El Othmani, and the Speaker of the Belgian parliament, Siegfried Bracke, vowed Monday here to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

During talks between the two sides, Bracke underlined the importance given by his country to the strengthening of cooperation with Morocco in several areas, a statement from the PM's office said.

The Belgian official commended the role played by Morocco in Africa, especially following its return to the African Union, highlighting the various opportunities offered for economic players from both countries.

For his part, Othmani shed light on the kingdom's policy in Africa, which is aimed at promoting the security, the stability and the development of the African countries.

This meeting was an opportunity to commend the distinguished relations of friendship and bilateral cooperation, the statement said.

They also discussed several regional and international issues of common interest, it noted.

The speaker of the Belgian parliament is heading a parliamentary delegation on visit to Morocco.