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Morocco’s economic diplomacy scored a significant victory as Hamza Benabdellah, President of the Fez-Meknes Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services, was elected Vice-President of the Permanent Conference of African and Francophone Consular Chambers (CPCCAF) during the organization’s 49th General Assembly in Fez. The statutory meeting, coinciding with the 5th Fez-Meknes Economic Forum, also saw Youssouf […]
France has reaffirmed, through the voice of Minister Delegate for Gender Equality and the Fight against Discrimination, Aurore Bergé, its steadfast position on the Moroccan Sahara, reiterating that the present and future of the Sahara “lie fully within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty.” “I wish to firmly reiterate the clear and unwavering position expressed by […]
Morocco has strongly condemned the heinous missile attack that targeted the sovereignty and airspace of the sisterly State of Qatar. In a statement issued on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Morocco’s full solidarity with Qatar in the face of any act that could endanger its security or the safety of its citizens. Earlier […]
President of Comoros Azali Assoumani has sent a written message to King Mohammed VI, whose contents were not disclosed. The message was handed over by Comorian Foreign Minister Mbae Mohamed to Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita during a meeting held in Rabat this Monday. The two ministers discussed during the meeting several topics related to bilateral […]
Amid worsening tension between Paris and Algiers, former French ambassador to Algeria Xavier Driencourt offers a sharp critique of France’s long-standing diplomatic posture toward Algeria in his new book France–Algérie: le double aveuglement (“France–Algeria: The Double Blindness”). The book refers on the one hand to France’s blindness to the true nature of the Algerian regime, […]
European aerospace giant Airbus is seeking to deepen its partnership with Morocco’s rapidly growing aviation sector, citing significant opportunities in the North African kingdom, company executives announced at the Paris Air Show, held from June 16-22 in the French capital’s suburbs. Wouter Van Wersch, Airbus executive vice president for international affairs, described Morocco as “a […]
Renault Technology Morocco (RTMA) is establishing a new engineering center at Tétouan Shore, strengthening the French automaker’s technological footprint in Morocco as the kingdom emerges as a critical link in Renault’s global value chain. The research and development center will spearhead vehicle renewal and development projects for Renault Group while supporting Moroccan manufacturing operations. The […]
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Morocco in early July within the frame of a five-nation tour including Africa, Latin America, and West Asia, according to Indian press reports. His first stop will be in Morocco, India’s emerging security and economic partner in North Africa. This shows the strategic importance of Rabat for New […]
The Foreign Ministers of the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), have commended the role of King Mohammed VI as Chairman of the Al Quds Committee, his ongoing efforts to protect the holy sites in Al Quds Asharif, as well as his initiatives in favor of Africa. The OIC ministerial council, which […]
The stadiums that will host the African Cup of Nations will be delivered as planned ahead of the tournament, Fouzi Lekjaa, head of Morocco’s football federation (FRMF) said. Speaking at a press briefing, Lekjaa confirmed that the Complexe Moulay Abdellah in Rabat and the Grand Stade de Tanger will be completed by September 2025. Meanwhile, […]