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Morocco and Japan are poised to foster their investment ties under an agreement signed this Wednesday in Tokyo. The deal sets the stage for deeper economic relations between the two countries, opens fresh opportunities for collaboration, and facilitates the exchange of expertise and best practices. The agreement was signed by Moroccan Minister in charge of […]
King Mohammed VI has pleaded for a return to the negotiating table between Palestinians and Israelis, as the only way to put a final end to the conflict and achieve security and stability in the Middle East region, while reiterating that Morocco supports all constructive initiatives aimed at finding practical solutions to achieve a permanent […]
King Mohammed VI has deplored the tragic situation in Palestinian territories, which requires a decisive action for achieving an immediate, comprehensive, and Sustainable ceasefire. The tragic situation in the Palestinian territories, especially in the Gaza Strip, and the related regional and international challenges call out to the conscience of the world and require decisive action […]
Security cooperation between Morocco and Spain “was crucial” in dismantling a terrorist cell linked to ISIS in the Sahel, the Spanish National Police Directorate said this Tuesday, noting that the cell was composed of nine members, six of whom were active in Madrid, Ibiza, and the enclave of Sebta. “The collaboration of the General Directorate […]
A French national of Algerian origin, who was subject to an international arrest warrant issued by French judicial authorities, was arrested in Marrakech on Monday. The arrest of the suspect, aged 38, was conducted on the basis of accurate tips provided by the National Security and Territorial Surveillance (DGST) services, a security source said. The […]
The Conference on the Establishment of a Middle East Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons and other Weapons of Mass Destruction has elected, by acclamation, Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Omar Hilale, President of the 6th Conference on the Establishment of a Middle East Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons and other Weapons of Mass Destruction […]
King Mohammed VI has sent a message of thanks to the President of Panama, José Raúl Mulino Quintero, following his country’s wise decision regarding the Kingdom’s first National Cause, a decision that opens new page in bilateral ties. “I would like to address my most sincere thanks, following the wise decision undertaken by your friendly […]
Security cooperation between Morocco and Belgium were at the center of talks held Monday in Rabat between Abdellatif Hammouchi, Chief of national police & domestic intelligence agency and Head of Belgium State Security (VSSE) Francisca Bostyn. They discussed ways of countering terrorist threats regionally and internationally, particularly in the Sahel region. The two parties stressed […]
The EU has pledged 190 million euros in a new financial contribution to Morocco’s post-quake reconstruction efforts. An agreement was signed in that respect by the EU’s commissioner for the neighborhood Olivér Várhelyi and minister in charge of the budget Fouzi Lekjaa. The Commissioner said the EU has injected 5 billion euros in the Moroccan […]
Morocco plans to launch in 2025 the first tenders for the initial phase of a major gas pipeline that will connect Nigeria to the Kingdom, state hydrocarbons and mines agency ONHYM said. The tenders will cover the Moroccan part of the pipeline, Asharq Bloomberg reported citing an official document. The first phase of the pipeline […]