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Russia has found alternative markets to the European space as North African countries now line up for purchases of the Russian oil products despite western sanctions, Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has revealed. The US media outlet in a report notes that Morocco, Algeria, Egypt and Tunisia have stepped forward to become voracious buyers of its […]
Morocco voted in favor of a UN General Assembly resolution last week breaking away with its previous abstentions. Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita said the vote was in favor of the UN charter and in support of the territorial integrity of UN member states as well as in support of the peaceful resolution of conflicts. […]
Qatar and Egypt are studying possibilities to set a joint investment fund, Egyptian Minister of Planning Hala Al-Saeed told Bloomberg Tuesday following the signing of a set of agreements between the two countries to abolish double taxation aimed at boosting investments from the gas-rich Gulf state in Egypt. Saeed did not provide details about the […]
The Iranian drones, which are being deployed in North Africa, are posing a direct threat to Morocco, said American daily Boston Herald, noting that Moroccan diplomats are actively raising the issue with Western governments. In an Op-Ed published lately, columnist Llewellyn King said that the Mullah regime, in collusion with Algeria, is supplying the Polisario […]
Moroccan government has reiterated its strong supportive stand to the Palestinian cause, the two-state solution and the establishment of a Palestinian state on the basis of the 1967 borders with East Al-Quds as its capital. Morocco’s “clear and constant” position has been expressed by Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita at a meeting held Monday in Rabat […]
Qatar and Egypt signed Monday in Doha a deal to remove double taxation on income, and prevent tax invasion and avoidance, the Egyptian government announced in a statement. The agreement includes detailed provisions for the taxation rules and conditions by both countries, to prevent tax duplication, with respect to taxes on income from non-transferable assets, […]
Morocco has agreed to share its experiences with Palestine in social services provided to vulnerable people to ensure inclusive development and social peace. An agreement was inked Monday in Rabat by Moroccan minister of Solidarity, Social Integration & Family, Mrs. Awatif Hayar and Palestinian minister of Social Development Ahmed Majdalani. Under the deal, Morocco pledges […]
The Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union reiterated its rejection of the approach of tutelage and arrogance that the European Parliament (EP) is trying to adopt towards many independent and sovereign Arab countries in order to interfere in their internal affairs and impose its tutelage on them, directly or indirectly. During its 34th conference, held in Baghdad February […]
The Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union commended the tireless and continuous efforts exerted by King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, to defend the Holy City. At its 34th conference, held in the Iraqi capital Baghdad February 25-26, the Union also commended the efforts of Bayt Mal Al-Quds Acharif Agency, under the Al-Quds Committee, to provide […]
Israeli air force commander General Tomer Bar is paying his first official visit to Morocco since the two countries restored ties in 2020, followed by similar visits of top army commanders auguring well for defense cooperation as Rabat seeks state-of-art military technology and investments. The visit features talks with his Moroccan peer General El Abd […]