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The opening on Monday of a consulate general of the Kingdom of Bahrain in Laayoune, capital of the Moroccan Sahara, constitutes “a historic step” in the longstanding relations between the two countries, said Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani. “The opening of the consulate general is a historic step which confirms Bahrain’s […]
This Monday saw the number of countries having opened diplomatic representations in the Moroccan Sahara increase by two new missions in Laayoune and Dakhla. Bahrain has thus opened this December 14 a consulate general in Laayoune, at a ceremony co-chaired by the Bahraini and Moroccan Foreign Ministers Abdullatif Al Zayani and Nasser Bourita. Bahrain, […]
The office of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan submitted Saturday a motion to parliament for the extension of Turkey’s military presence in Libya, arguing that permanent peace, ceasefire and political dialogue process in Libya “bears great importance for Turkey.” “The risks and threats are coming from Libya to Turkey and the whole region. In […]
Morocco’s Bank of Africa, formerly known as BMCE Bank, signed a deal with Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) to back investments in both ways. The MoU was signed during a Webinar by representatives of the two banks who highlighted investment opportunities in innovative sectors. Speaking at the video conference, Morocco’s ambassador to India Mohamed […]
Morocco has won the greatest prize in its quest to secure international recognition for its territorial integrity winning the support of the US and restoring diplomatic ties with Israel. Soon after the proclamation by President Trump of the US recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara and the resumption of diplomatic relations with Israel, Reuters […]
Libya Un-backed Government of National Accord, GNA, has freed two Russians detained since 2019 on alleged spying charges, Russian foreign ministry said Thursday. Spokeswoman for the ministry Maria Zakharova said the Russian side is “satisfied” with the decision of the Libyan authorities to free Maxim Shugaley and Samer Hasan Ali Sueyfan, and thanked everyone who […]
Morocco has just hit two birds with one stone after a watershed deal with the US and Israel according to which Washington acknowledges Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces and Rabat and Tel Aviv reopen their liaison offices. In a Presidential proclamation with immediate effect, the US announced an upcoming opening of a consulate in […]
Morocco will resume official contacts with Israel with a view to establishing diplomatic relations as soon as possible. The announcement came during phone talks that King Mohammed VI had this Thursday with US President Donald Trump. A statement by the Royal office said that the King announced during the phone talks that Morocco will grant […]
Ahlam Khazen, an Arab Israeli business woman is planning to run for President in Israel in replacement of the outgoing President Reuven Rivlin whose term ends next year in July, reports say. “I want to represent all the people of Israel and all the parties,” Khazen said. “I want to reinforce coexistence.” Khazen, who will […]
Head of the Palestinian National Council Salim Al-Zaanoun has praised Morocco’s steadfast and strong support to the Palestinian cause and people against Israeli occupation. In a letter sent to Speaker of the Moroccan House of Representatives, the PNC chief expressed the Palestinian people’s gratitude to Morocco’s constant and principled positions, under the leadership of King […]