Morocco
Bahrain to Open Consulate in Western Sahara, Strengthening Ties with Morocco
After the United Arab Emirates, it is Bahrain’s turn to open a general consulate in Laâyoune . Its inauguration will take place this Monday, December 14, 2020.
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Diplomacy
Morocco
US to Announce Major Expansion of Strategic Partnership with Morocco
The United States intends to strengthen its relations with Morocco. The U.S. Ambassador to Morocco has announced that a series of announcements are planned for next week to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries.
Morocco
Egypt's President Hails Morocco-Israel Normalization as Step Toward Regional Stability
In a message posted on his Facebook account, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sissi welcomed the agreement to normalize relations between Morocco and Israel . For the Head of State, it is a sign that heralds good days for regional stability and cooperation.
Spain
Morocco-Spain High-Level Summit Postponed to 2021 Due to COVID-19 Concerns
The High-Level Meeting that was to bring together Morocco and Spain next week will not take place after all. It has just been canceled and postponed to February 2021. The official reason: the health crisis due to the Coronavirus.
Morocco
US Recognizes Moroccan Sovereignty Over Western Sahara, Hails King's Leadership
The United States Ambassador to Morocco, David Fischer, welcomed on Thursday, December 10, 2020, his country’s "historic" recognition of Morocco’s Sahara. He also hailed the "far-reaching leadership of King Mohammed VI for his continued and valuable support on issues of common interest".
Morocco
Morocco Reopens Israel Liaison Office, Denies Normalization Claims
The head of Moroccan diplomacy, Nasser Bourita clarified in a press statement the American recognition of the Moroccanness of the Sahara. He specified that it was not made in exchange for the normalization of relations between Morocco and Israel.
Morocco
Morocco Slams AU Commissioner for Raising Sahara Issue at Peace Summit
The African Union (AU) Commissioner for Peace and Security, the Algerian Smaïl Chergui, provoked the anger of Morocco by putting the Sahara issue on the agenda of the 14th AU Summit focused on the theme "Silencing the Guns" on the continent.
Spain
Spanish Vice President Iglesias Excluded from Morocco Trip Due to COVID Restrictions
The second vice president of the Spanish government, Pablo Iglesias, will not be part of Pedro Sánchez’s delegation, expected in Morocco on December 17.
Spain
Spanish PM to Visit Morocco, Aiming to Boost Bilateral Relations
The head of the Spanish Executive is expected in Morocco on December 17th. This upcoming visit by Pedro Sanchez could give a good boost to Moroccan-Spanish relations.
Morocco
Moroccan Lawmakers Seek to Visit Foreign Consulates in Western Sahara
A mission of Moroccan parliamentarians could visit the foreign consulates opened in [Laâyoune] and Dakhla. The wish was expressed by the Committee on Foreign Affairs, National Defense, Islamic Affairs and Moroccans Residing Abroad of the House of Representatives.
France
French Consulate in Casablanca Closes Until Nov 27 Due to COVID-19 Case
The detection of a case of Covid-19 contamination among the staff of the French Consulate General in Casablanca has led to the closure of the diplomatic representation. The reopening is planned for Friday, November 27.
Morocco
Russia Urges Restraint in Western Sahara After Morocco's Military Operation
The latest developments in the El Guerguerate area, with the intervention of the FAR, were on the agenda of the telephone exchange that Serguei Lavrov, the head of Russian diplomacy, and Boukadoum, his Algerian counterpart, had last Friday. The announcement was made by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through a press release.