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Syria expresses thanks to King Mohammed VI for decision to reopen Morocco’s embassy in Damascus

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani conveyed his country’s thanks and gratitude to King Mohammed VI for his decision to reopen Morocco’s embassy in Damascus. In a press statement following talks in Baghdad Saturday with his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita, Syria’s top diplomat hailed relations between the two countries as being “very good.” “We thank HM […]

EU labels seven countries, incl. Morocco, India and Colombia, as ‘safe’ for migrant returns

The European Commission has designated seven countries — including Morocco, India and Colombia — as “safe countries of origin,” paving the way for accelerated deportations of failed asylum seekers, despite some ongoing concerns over human rights conditions. Morocco, Egypt, and Tunisia have been major departure points for irregular migration to Europe, particularly across the central […]

Marrakesh Compact on Migration, a major contribution to meeting migration challenges

The Marrakesh Compact on Migration adopted in 2018 represents a major contribution to multilateralism to meet the challenges and exploit the opportunities of international migration and human mobility, through a global and cooperative approach. The remarks were made by Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in a speech delivered on behalf of the champion countries of […]