The Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad hosted on April 24, 2025, during the 30th International Book and Publishing Fair, a roundtable on “Morocco-Belgium: History, Migrations, and Commemoration,” marking the 60th anniversary of the 1964 labor agreement., the event featured former politician Fatiha Saidi, researcher Ahmed Medhoune, “Moussem Belgica” coordinator Mohamed Ikoubaân, publisher Michelle Desmont, and professor Hassan Bousetta. The round table was moderated by journalist Amin Boushaba
Fatiha Saidi discussed her book “j’ai deux amours”, highlighting testimonies from Moroccan-Belgian writers that affirm a harmonious dual identity. Ahmed Madhoune emphasized the “duty of memory” to preserve migration history, presenting “Belgium, My Country”, which honors invisible women migrants and explores belonging.
Hassan Bousetta introduced “Entre deux rives”, tracing Moroccan-Belgian relations and circular mobility, blending historical and sociological perspectives.
Michelle Desmont addressed lesser-known migrations, driven by love or curiosity and sought to correct Belgian misconceptions about Morocco.
Mohamed Ikoubaân shared founding “Moussem Belgica” to counter racist rhetoric in Flanders and promote Moroccan culture as part of Belgian history through cultural integration.
