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Egypt distributes offshore Mediterranean blocks

Eight oil and gas exploration projects have been awarded by Egypt to several companies in a statement released from the ministry of petroleum. The decision followed the reception of 13 offers after an international call for tender concerning prospective acreage. Among the companies are British Petroleum (BP), International Egyptian Oil Company (IEOC), a subsidiary of […]

EU officials welcome Royal Speech, commend depth of Morocco–EU ties

Two senior officials of the European Union have welcomed the contents of the speech delivered Friday evening by King Mohammed VI and commended the depth of Morocco’s ties with the Union. In this vein, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen underlined the importance of the strategic ties between Morocco and the EU. “Morocco and […]

U.S. Senate Confirms Puneet Talwar as New U.S. Ambassador to Morocco

The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmed on Thursday Puneet Talwar as new American ambassador to Morocco in replacement of David Fischer. In his statement made before the Senate committee defending his nomination, Mr. Talwar described Morocco as a long-standing & valued partner and the first country to recognize American independence. With its strategic location, […]