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Article: Rabat removes the barriers: Morocco is among the first countries in the world to have signed a Free Trade Agreement with Washington and prides itself on a liberal economic outlook. Trade & Industry Minister Salaheddine Mezouar talks to Richard Nield about his future plans.(Interview: Moroccan Trade & Industry Minister)(Interview)
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- MEED Middle East Economic Digest
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- October 8, 2004
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