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The European Union pledged to take the necessary measures to secure the implementation of the existing Free Trade Agreement for processed agricultural products and fishery products binding it to Morocco and preserve the achievements made under the two sides’ partnership in this area. The pledge was made during the meeting that gathered in Brussels Tuesday […]
Three additional terrorist suspects reportedly connected to the seven-member Islamic State group cell dismantled in El Jadida, Salé and other localities late January have been nabbed. The interior ministry Monday announced the arrest of the three men following investigations in the busted cell. The suspects were pinned down at Martil and Boulaâouane close to the […]
In a strong worded statement, Morocco’s Agriculture and Fisheries Ministry alerted the European Union to the repercussions that may result from failing to honor the agricultural agreement after attempts to deny entrance of some Moroccan products. “Morocco and the European Union have inked an agricultural agreement whose implementation covers all the territories of the Kingdom […]
In the wake of the triumphal return of Morocco to the African Union where the King delivered a landmark speech reflecting Morocco’s growing economic and diplomatic clout in the continent, the leading South African paper, the Daily Maverick, published an analysis on what Morocco will gain from its comeback to the continental body, noting that […]
Morocco is finally reaping the benefits of its south-south driven cooperation policy with African states. The Kingdom’s increasing economic attractiveness and clout in the continent is the fruit of restless efforts led by King Mohammed VI who paid 46 visits to African countries since his accession to the throne. One of the major projects reflecting […]
In each of the African countries the King of Morocco has visited since his coming to power, cooperation agreements were signed, driven by a co-development approach based on sharing expertise and solidarity. Agriculture always comes as an area of excellence where Morocco is better placed to offer know-how. It is therefore no coincidence that promoting […]
South Sudan’s president Salva Kiir Mayardit put the final nail in the coffin of the Algerian-backed SADR separatist entity by making it clear that there is no parallel between his country’s struggle for independence and the Sahara issue. “While considering that the issue of the Sahara is different in its genesis, legal and political background […]
Security cooperation with Morocco in the fight against terrorism as well as drug and human trafficking is “indispensable” said Spanish Interior Minister Juan Ignacio Zoido. Speaking at the Spanish Lower House on security cooperation with Morocco, the Spanish official voiced satisfaction over this cooperation saying that it is crucial for Spain to foster ties with […]
The newly elected Chairman of the African Union, Guinea’s President Alpha Condé welcomed the comeback of Morocco to the African organization and lauded Morocco’s speech, which, he said, “stems from the heart.” “The King spoke with his heart and will spare no effort to foster the continent’s independence,” said Alpha Condé in an address before […]
The majority of the member states attending the 28th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa have officially welcomed Morocco as a fully-fledged member in the African institutional family. Morocco was readmitted in the African Union following the broad consensus among an overwhelming majority of member states on the North African country’s application to join the […]