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UN-Sahara: Growing international support to Morocco’s autonomy plan & UN-led process

Representatives of several countries continue to voice, at the United Nations, firm support to Morocco’s territorial integrity and autonomy plan offered under its sovereignty as the only realistic solution to the Sahara regional conflict. Addressing the UN fourth Committee, the Delegate of Kuwait expressed his country’s full and steadfast backing to the Moroccan autonomy initiative, […]

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Morocco showcases its clean growth strategy at Riyadh Green Mideast Summit

Head of Moroccan Govt. Aziz Akhannouch has outlined in Riyadh the strategy set by his country to ensure sustainable development fueled by green economy in line with the international efforts made to cut greenhouse gas emissions and flatten global warming. In an address made on Monday at the Green Middle East Initiative Summit, Mr. Akhannouch, […]

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Algeria threatens Gulf countries over Sahara issue

The military junta ruling Algeria made their country once again look like a rogue state that does not respect state sovereignty and threatens to retaliate from Gulf countries that supported Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara region. Saudi Arabia and Qatar have openly supported at the UN Morocco’s sovereignty and UN efforts to find a lasting, […]

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Morocco-Pakistan: 1st Special Forces Counter-Terror Exercise

Units from Moroccan and Pakistani Special Forces held lately a joint exercise in Pakistan within the frame of bilateral cooperation ties and exchange of experiences between the two countries in the fight against terrorism.   During this first-ever joint exercise, the two countries special forces conducted various drills in counter terrorism operations including cordon and […]

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Morocco’s King represented by Head of Govt at Saudi Green Initiative & Middle East Green Initiative

King Mohammed VI is represented by Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch at the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) and the Middle East Green Initiative (MGI) summit, held in the Saudi capital Riyadh, this October 25. According to a press release issued by the head of government’s department, the event, attended by a large delegation led by […]

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UN-Sahara: More international support to Morocco’s territorial integrity & autonomy plan

Several countries have renewed at the United Nations their strong support to Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara, commending the “realistic and credible” autonomy plan offered by the North African Kingdom for a lasting solution to the Sahara regional conflict. Speaking on behalf of the Group of Arab States during the general debate currently held at […]

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Morocco’s navy in talks with Turkey to acquire military vessels

The Moroccan Royal Navy is in talks with Turkish shipbuilder Ares Shipyard to buy 15 vessels including 10 ARES 35 FPBs and 5 ARES 80 SATs to bolster the kingdom’s coast guard’s fight against illegal migration. The talks, according to Tactical Report, are ongoing but the media did not reveal the value of the deal […]

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Tunisian Syphax Airlines, TUI-Russia ink deal

Tunisian private airline Syphax Airlines will fly to the North African country 50,000 Russian holidaymakers next year following an agreement with Russian tour operator TUI-Russia. Per the agreement, Syphax Airlines will use Moscow International airport and its services. Russian authorities have allowed tour operators to resume flying Russian tourists to Tunisia and several other countries […]

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Morocco’s OCP, Israel’s ICL Group to cooperate on sustainability

Morocco’s OCP and Israel’s ICL signed a memorandum of understanding to support sustainability programs at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU). Under this deal the two partners will offer scholarships to students from the two universities and promote exchange opportunities for academic and professional staff. This cooperation covers a […]

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Why Russian-Arab Cooperation Forum, due in Morocco, has been postponed?

The postponement of the Russian-Arab Forum that was scheduled in Morocco on Oct.28 has fueled speculation about strained relations between Rabat and Moscow as the move comes after Moroccan flag-carrier has suspended flights to and from Russia due to spike of Covid-19 infections. The Russian embassy in Cairo has informed the Arab League about Moscow’s […]