Morocco has opened a new Consulate General in Miami, Florida, that will serve the Moroccan community established in nearly twenty states across the southern part of the United States.
The consular representation is destined to meet the expectations of Moroccans living abroad through a proximity and efficiency approach.
Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, Moroccan ambassador to the United States Youssef Amrani emphasized that the opening of this consulate shows “the Kingdom’s deep attachment to its community abroad, and a clear desire to support it with proximity, efficiency, and dignity.”
The Miami consulate is fully in line with the King’s vision for a profound reform of public policies for Moroccan expatriates around the world, Amrani noted, adding that through this approach, the Kingdom “strengthens, maintains, and energizes unbreakable ties between Moroccans around the world and their motherland.”
The diplomat, who underlining that this structure will serve as both an administrative hub, a listening center, and a strong symbol of the bond between Morocco and its citizens, said it also reflects an “act of trust in a remarkable community, an act of faith in a shared future, and renewed proof of the Kingdom’s unwavering commitment to this community.”
For her part, the Morocco’s Consul General in Miami, Chafika El Habti, stated that the consulate is designed with a forward-looking modernization in mind, affirming that consular services are focused primarily on digitalization and e-administration.
“This is a real added value, as the consular reach of this consulate extends from Florida to California, thus covering some twenty states,” said El Habti, who underscored the importance of digitizing services for the Moroccans settled in these states.
The setting up of a consulate in Miami represents a real breakthrough for the Kingdom, given the economic dynamism and cultural openness that characterize this city, considered a “hub for South and Latin America,” thus facilitating cooperation between the two sides of the Atlantic, the Consul said.
The inauguration ceremony of the new consulate was attended by several US officials, including Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, Hollywood Mayor Josh Levy, and Boynton Beach Mayor Rebecca Shelton as well as several members of the Moroccan community settled in the southern region of the United States.
