RABAT, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- The second World Policy Conference (WPC) started in the Moroccan city of Marrakech Friday with the participation of representatives of 30 countries from the world, state news agency MAP reported.

The conference will continue until Nov. 1, attracting well-known figures in the scene of international politics, such as ArabLeague Secretary General Amr Moussa Amr Moussa, French President Nicholas Sarkozy and former UN secretary general Kofi Anna.

This year's edition of the event gathers over 120 delegates from different countries, organizers said.

Meanwhile, major international firms will take part in the event, especially those being active in the energy, finance, health, industry and development sectors.

Seven themes will be discussed, including political governance, international law, economic and financial governance, migration movements, energy and the climate, health and the environment, agriculture and food.

The first edition of WPC was held in October 2008 in Evian, France.