Morocco
Diplomatic Tensions Rise as UAE Recalls Envoys from Morocco
Several Emirati diplomats had to leave their posts at the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Rabat, due to the difficult relations between the two countries, in recent months.
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Diplomacy
Morocco
Morocco Reaffirms Support for Palestinian Rights, Rejects Changes to Jerusalem's Status
Morocco’s position on Palestine remains unchanged. The only solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is to guarantee the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.
Morocco
UK Diplomat: Post-Brexit Relations with Morocco Set to Strengthen as Gateway to Africa
Relations between London and Morocco will be more enriched in the coming years, given its position as the gateway to Africa, according to Lord Peter Ricketts, a long-time diplomat and member of the upper house of the British Parliament.
Morocco
Pakistan Reaffirms Support for Morocco's Territorial Integrity in Western Sahara Dispute
Hamid Asghar Khan, the new Ambassador of Pakistan to Morocco, faced the press on Thursday, September 12, 2019. He then reaffirmed his country’s support for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom.
France
French Diplomat Arrested in Plot to Attack Muslims, Linked to Far-Right Group
The domestic intelligence services of the Directorate General of Internal Security (DGSI) have arrested a diplomat posted to the French Embassy in El Salvador. He is suspected of belonging to an ultra-right cell that was planning attacks against Muslims in France.
Morocco
Morocco Takes Helm of African Union's Peace and Security Council
Since Sunday, September 1st, Morocco has been chairing the Peace and Security Council of the African Union. In this position, the Kingdom intends to have a lasting impact on the continent over the next 12 months.
France
France Appoints First Female Ambassador to Morocco, Hélène Le Gal
Formerly posted to the French Diplomatic Representation in Israel, Hélène Le Gal is the new Ambassador of her country to Morocco. She thus becomes the first French diplomat to hold this position in the Alaouite Kingdom.
Morocco
Sierra Leone Reaffirms Support for Morocco's Sahara Autonomy Plan
On a working visit to Morocco, Nabeela Tunis, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Sierra Leone, reaffirmed, on Monday, August 19, 2019, in Rabat, her country’s "permanent support" for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom and the autonomy initiative.
Morocco
Japan Reaffirms Support for Morocco's Stance on Western Sahara Conflict
Japan maintains its position on the conflict around the Sahara. Takuji Hanatani, Japan’s Ambassador to Morocco, reaffirmed this to Habib El Malki, President of the House of Representatives.
Morocco
Morocco Condemns Cairo Terrorist Attack, Expresses Solidarity with Egypt
Morocco has not remained indifferent to the terrorist act perpetrated near the National Cancer Institute in Cairo. The Kingdom strongly condemns it and expresses its proximity to the Egyptian capital.
Morocco
Kushner Meets UAE Leader in Morocco to Discuss Middle East Peace Plan Funding
An unexpected meeting brought together the advisor and son-in-law of the American president, Jared Kushner, in Morocco on Thursday, August 1, 2019, and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates. This tête-à-tête aimed to finance the Israeli-Palestinian peace plan.
Morocco
New US Consulate Complex in Casablanca to Break Ground in 2020
Construction work on the new premises of the US Consulate General in Casablanca should begin in the second half of 2020.