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The United States Thursday laid the foundation stone of a new consulate general premises in the city of Casablanca, in Morocco. The groundbreaking of the new US Consulate General campus in Casablanca is the latest demonstration of the “enduring friendship and strategic partnership” between the US and the Kingdom of Morocco, the US Department […]
Algeria and Egypt could produce Sputnik V, Russia’s covid-19 vaccine, touted as the cheapest among other vaccines. Both countries were among 55 countries around the world that took part Wednesday in an UN-led virtual conference on the presentation of the Russian vaccine. Russian Health Minister Mikhaïl Mourachko said at the special session that the participating […]
Morocco and Russia have reiterated the need “for all parties” to the Sahara regional conflict to respect the ceasefire and remain fully engaged in the political process. The joint stand was voiced during a telephone conversation held Thursday between Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and his Russian peer Sergei Lavrov, said a press release issued […]
French group Utac Ceram and German FEV have chosen Morocco to set up Africa’s first automotive development and testing centre to be operational in 2nd semester 2021. Utac Ceram, a service provider in all areas of land transport, and FEV, a globally leading service provider of vehicle and powertrain development for hardware and software, announced […]
Arab Group of UNESCO has praised the tireless efforts made by King Mohammed VI, Chairman of Al-Quds Committee, in defending the Holy City at the diplomatic and political levels. The Arab Group also voiced appreciation for the initiatives launched by Al-Quds Committee to support the resistance of the Maqdessis, said on Wednesday Egyptian Minister of […]
Former Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki called on the Sahrawis of Tindouf to move to Morocco instead of continuing to chase an unrealizable dream, nurtured by the Algerian regime. “The declining Algerian regime sells illusions to the Sahrawis it holds as hostages in the service of a biased political choice,” said Moncef Marzouki during a recent […]
Ukraine plans to start negotiations for free trade agreements with North African countries including Morocco, Ukraine’s deputy minister for economic development Taras Kachka said. The news was relayed by Ukrainian media which reported that visits will take place this month. “We plan to make this official in December through official statements or MoU starting with […]
Heads of consular missions accredited to Laayoune expressed, on Thursday, their respective countries’ wish to boost economic cooperation and further expand investment opportunities with Morocco. Consuls of several African and Arab countries in Laayoune underlined the need to upgrade the strong political and diplomatic relations with the Kingdom to the level of a strategic partnership. […]
The Moroccan government Council, held this Thursday in Rabat, has decided to extend the state of health emergency, that was scheduled to expire on Thursday December 10, until January 10, 2021, as part of efforts aimed at curbing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Council adopted the draft decree extending the state of health […]
The Support Group for the Territorial Integrity of Morocco in Geneva has expressed its full support for the peaceful, legal and non-offensive action that has been carried out by Morocco to secure the passage of Guerguarat. The group expresses, in a statement, “its total support for this peaceful, legal and non-offensive action, in the […]