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Throne Day: King Mohammed VI chairs oath-taking ceremony of graduates of military, para-military schools

King Mohammed VI, Supreme Commander and Chief of Staff of Royal Armed Forces (FAR), chaired on Monday in the Northern city of Tetouan the oath-taking ceremony of new graduates of military and para-military schools, as well as newly-promoted officers. The ceremony, held on the occasion of 24th anniversary of the sovereign’s enthronement, brought together graduates […]

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Spain-Morocco relationship is ‘loyal and privileged’, an ‘example of efficiency” – Interior Minister Grande-Marlaska

The relationship between Morocco and Spain is “loyal and privileged” and is an “example of efficiency”, stressed Spanish Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska. “We are privileged partners in all areas of common interest, including the fight against irregular immigration and terrorism, human trafficking, security, and economic, commercial and cultural cooperation. We are two very […]

Americas Headlines International Morocco

Washington commends King Mohammed VI for his role in furthering regional stability, security, prosperity

The United States commended on Sunday King Mohammed VI’s role in furthering stability, security, and prosperity in the region. In a statement published by the State Department on the occasion of the 24th anniversary of the Sovereign’s accession to the throne, U.S Secretary of State, Antony Blinken extended, on behalf of the Government and citizens […]

Africa Headlines International Morocco

Morocco closely follows recent events in Niger, stresses importance of maintaining stability in this brotherly country

Morocco is closely following recent events in Niger and stresses the importance of maintaining the stability of this brotherly country. The remarks were made by Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the African Union and UNECA, Mohamed Arrouchi, at an urgent meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) on the situation in Niger. Morocco trusts […]

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Morocco’s Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency, Islamic Supreme Council of Al-Quds partner to promote education in Holy City

Rabat-based Bayt Mal Al-Quds Acharif Agency, a Moroccan charity focused on the development of the Al-Quds, and the Islamic Supreme Council of Al-Quds signed a cooperation agreement meant to support education in the holy city of Al Quds. The agreement, initialed by the Agency’s Programs and Projects Coordinator in Al-Quds, Ismail Ramli, and the Chairman […]

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President Biden hails US-Morocco strategic, enduring Partnership

US President Joe Biden has reaffirmed his country’s satisfaction with the evolving cooperation and strengthening ties with Morocco. Biden made his remarks in a message of congratulations to King Mohammed VI on the 24th anniversary of his accession to the Throne. In the message, President Biden conveyed his and the American people’s best wishes to […]

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Morocco’s King receives Central Bank’s report confirming country’s economic resilience

Morocco’s economy showed resilience to external shocks thanks to the diversification strategy and the reforms undertaken over the past two decades, said Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib in an address he made Saturday before King Mohammed VI. The Moroccan economy, suffering from a challenging global context and a particularly severe drought, grew by 1.3 pc in […]

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AfDB approves $70 Million risk-sharing agreement with Morocco’s BCP to develop foreign trade

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $70 million risk-sharing agreement with Morocco’s Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) to develop foreign trade. This agreement is the second with BCP and is part of a program entitled “50/50 risk-sharing agreement for Morocco’s Banque Centrale Populaire”. It takes place in a context of tightening capital adequacy and […]

Headlines Maghreb Morocco

Morocco’s King reiterates call for open borders with Algeria

King Mohammed VI of Morocco reiterated his call for open borders with Algeria, saying ties with the north African neighbor are “stable” “My endeavors to serve the Moroccan people are not limited to domestic issues only. I am also keen to establish solid relations with sister nations and friendly countries, particularly our neighbors,” he said. […]

Energy Headlines Morocco

King Mohammed VI urges the government to speed up Morocco’s hydrogen offer

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI urged the government to speed up the implementation of “Morocco Offer” project in the field of green hydrogen as the country seeks to diversify its energy sources by increasing the share of renewables. “I invite the government to speed up the implementation of this project, to make sure the requirements of […]