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Morocco’s Omar Hilale Elected Vice-President of ECOSOC

Morocco’s permanent representative to the UN in New York, Ambassador Omar Hilale was elected vice-president of the Economic and Social Council. The 54-member council, which serves as the principal organ for the socioeconomic and related work of the UN, elected Inga Rhonda King as its new president. The appointment of Omar Hilale vice-president of ECOSOC […]

Morocco Moves to Grant Protected Status to More Terroir Products

Morocco’s Ministry of Agriculture is accelerating its labeling agenda, with several emblematic local specialties — including olive oils, honey, and dried fruit — set to receive Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status in the coming months. The push is being driven through technical assistance launched by the Regional Directorate of Agriculture for the Fès-Meknès area. Among […]

Israel reaffirms support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara

Visiting Israel’s Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked reaffirmed on Tuesday her country’s support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara. “Israel reaffirms its support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara,” Shaked told reporters following talks in Rabat with Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita. The talks focused on “the strong bilateral relations and the common projects that […]