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Morocco28 Jun 2021

Former "Operation Warp Speed" Chief Offers Expertise to Morocco's COVID Vaccine Efforts

When questioned about the Kingdom’s vaccination strategy in the response against covid, the former scientific director of "Warp Speed" operation in the United States, Dr. Moncef Slaoui of Moroccan origin, Moncef Slaoui , affirms that Morocco has been able to access the necessary vaccine doses to protect its population against the new coronavirus. He reaffirms his availability to help the kingdom produce its vaccine.

Spain26 Jun 2021

Morocco Pressures EU to Recognize Sahara Claim, Says Polisario Official

Mohamed Salem Ould Salek, "Minister of Foreign Affairs" of the "Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR)" reacted to the diplomatic crisis between Morocco and Spain. He claims that the kingdom "wanted" Spain and the European Union to recognize, like the United States, its sovereignty over the Sahara.

Spain26 Jun 2021

US Warns Spain of Security Risks Amid Ongoing Morocco Crisis

The United States has warned Spain of the security dangers, particularly terrorism, that await it if the crisis with Morocco is not resolved. This is the essence of a meeting between Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaskaa and US Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.

France26 Jun 2021

Former French Minister: Morocco Strategically Leveraged US-Israel Deal for Sahara Recognition

Hubert Védrine, former French Foreign Minister and former Secretary General of the Élysée, believes that "the Moroccans have been smart in taking advantage of the period between Trump and Biden", during which the United States recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara in exchange for the normalization of relations with Israel.

Morocco23 Jun 2021

Morocco Joins US-Led 'Sea Breeze' Naval Exercises in Black Sea for First Time

Following an invitation from the United States, the Royal Moroccan Navy will participate, for the first time ever, in Sea Breeze, one of the largest maritime military exercises. This military exercise will take place from June 28 to July 10 in the Black Sea.

Morocco18 Jun 2021

US General Hails Morocco as 'Indispensable Ally' in North Africa, Citing Strong Military Ties

The military cooperation between Morocco and the United States is "limitless" and full of enormous opportunities for the future. This is what Major General Andrew M. Rohling, Deputy Commanding General for Africa and Commanding General of the U.S. Army’s Southern European Task Force, said during a telephone press conference on the Moroccan-American military exercise "African Lion 2021".

Spain13 Jun 2021

Spain Seeks NATO Protection for Ceuta and Melilla Ahead of Biden-Sanchez Meeting

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will meet with US President Joe Biden on Monday on the sidelines of the NATO summit. The migration crisis with Morocco will likely be at the heart of the discussions with the US president.

Spain12 Jun 2021

Spain Seeks US Help to Ease Tensions with Morocco over Western Sahara

The Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arancha Gonzalez Laya, has asked US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to help Spain resolve the crisis caused by the US recognition under Trump of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara.

Morocco11 Jun 2021

U.S. State Department Reaffirms Consultations on Western Sahara Issue

The issue of the Moroccan Sahara is a concern for the current occupant of the White House. State Department spokesman Ned Price stated that the Biden administration, while distancing itself from that of its predecessor, says it continues consultations with all stakeholders on this issue.

Morocco9 Jun 2021

US CDC Classifies Morocco as Low-Risk COVID-19 Travel Destination

Morocco is a country with a "low level of coronavirus contamination". This is what the federal agency Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has indicated, which has just updated its recommendations regarding international travel.

Morocco9 Jun 2021

US-Morocco Free Trade Agreement Marks 15 Years, Boosting Bilateral Trade to $3.3 Billion

It has been exactly 15 years since the United States and Morocco signed the free trade agreement. On June 7, the American Chamber of Commerce in Morocco (AmCham Morocco) and the U.S. Mission to Morocco celebrated this event at the residence of the U.S. Consul General, Villa Mirador.

Morocco9 Jun 2021

Morocco Taps US Expertise to Boost SME Access to Public Procurement

Morocco is relying on American expertise to strengthen its public procurement system. As part of a new cooperation strategy developed between the two countries, a webinar was organized on the theme: "Promoting access for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to public procurement".