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The United States formally inaugurated its new Consulate General in Casablanca on Thursday, at a ceremony held at Casablanca Finance City attended by senior Moroccan and American officials. The new complex, built at a cost of over $350 million on a site of nearly 2.7 hectares, is approximately ten times the size of its predecessor […]
Morocco and the United States on April 29 reaffirmed the depth of their strategic partnership during talks in Rabat that underscored cooperation ranging from the Western Sahara issue and space exploration to trade, investment and defense. Speaking at a joint news conference with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau […]
The United States reaffirmed, on Wednesday, its “recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara.” “The United States recognizes Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara,” said the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau, during a press briefing following a meeting in Rabat with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita. “We are trying in the framework […]
Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita on April 29 denounced recent deadly attacks in Mali and warned of the growing alliance between separatist movements and terrorist groups, a nexus he said that poses a serious threat to stability across the Sahel. Speaking after bilateral talks in Rabat with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, Bourita […]
U.S. Republican Senator Roger Marshall has introduced a bill seeking to eliminate tariffs and countervailing duties (CVDs) on phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco, delivering direct relief to American farmers crushed by rising input costs. If adopted, the “Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act” will lower the cost of fertilizer for American farmers by over […]
Canada said on April 28 it supports Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara as the basis for a mutually acceptable political solution, a move that could mark a turning point in bilateral relations that have faced strain in recent months. The position was set out in a statement by Global Affairs Canada after Foreign Minister […]
Republican congressman Tim Moore (North Carolina) has joined the list of U.S. lawmakers pushing for the designation of Polisario as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) with the emerging of evidences confirming the participation of the Algeria-backed armed militias in the deadly terrorist attacks launched against Mali. The FTO bill was introduced in the House of […]
The African Lion 2026, the largest annual multinational military exercise organized by the United States in Morocco, reflects Moroccan-American commitment to regional security and stability. “As our nations celebrate 250 years of friendship, this enduring diplomatic and military partnership continues to build capable, interoperable forces and strengthen security across the region,” said U.S. Ambassador to […]
The participation of two U.S. B-52 strategic bombers along with four Royal Moroccan Air Force F-16 fighter jets in the ongoing the African Lion military exercise 2026 in Morocco send a strong message to the Kingdom’s regional enemies. The B-52 “visible presence over Morocco, operating alongside Royal Moroccan Air Force fighters, signals credible deterrence and […]
Morocco condemns the armed attack that targeted the White House correspondents’ dinner which was attended by President Donald Trump, a source from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Morocco expresses solidarity with the U.S. President and his family, as well as with the government and people of the friendly country, and reiterates its position rejecting […]