Since the normalization of their relations, Morocco and Israel have been continuously strengthening their ties. Military cooperation between the two countries is especially well underway.
While waiting for the delivery of American MQ-9 Reaper drones, Morocco will benefit from in-depth logistical support for the P5 Air Combat Training System (P5CTS), as part of the American Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program.
The official approval by the Israeli government of a maritime trade cooperation agreement with Morocco paves the way for its implementation within 30 days. Announced Thursday by Israeli authorities, this decision concerns a text initialed in Rabat in May 2023.
Morocco was the first nation to recognize the independence of the United States, well before France, the United Kingdom, and Germany. It was on December 1, 1777. Since then, the two countries have maintained excellent bilateral relations.
American sources have denied the information published a few weeks ago by the Financial Times, according to which Washington is considering transferring its naval base from Rota (Cadiz) to Morocco.
Montpellier and Fez are making a new start. The twinning protocol linking the two cities since 2003 was renewed on Monday on the sidelines of a visit by a delegation from the City and Metropolis of Montpellier to Morocco.
Visiting Rabat this Monday, Bruno Retailleau , the French Minister of the Interior, announced the creation of a Franco-Moroccan working group that will be tasked with identifying the nationality of migrants in irregular situations in France in order to facilitate their return to their country of origin.
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau is making a visit to Rabat this Sunday. The objective is to "consolidate the progress" with the kingdom, "particularly regarding consular laissez-passer."
On the sidelines of an official visit to Seoul, Riyad Mezzour, the Moroccan Minister of Industry and Trade, showed interest in cutting-edge military equipment, including the K2 tank, the KSS-III submarine, and the Cheongung anti-aircraft system.
In recent years, Morocco has strengthened its economic cooperation with various Asian countries, including South Korea. The kingdom has recently signed an agreement of more than one and a half billion dollars with the company Hyundai Rotem for the development of its rail network.
While a free trade agreement has linked Morocco and the United States since 2004, the Trump administration is imposing a 10% tariff on Moroccan exports, which will come into effect this Saturday, April 5. This American decision will not be without consequences on the trade balance.
With a view to the 2030 World Cup, Rabat plans to acquire thousands of buses. In this regard, the city has entered into a partnership with the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).