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Russian minister of Foreign Affairs, Sergey Lavrov, reiterated, on Thursday in Moscow, the firm determination of Russia and Morocco to continue working together to further strengthen the traditionally friendly ties, trust, and strategic partnership between the two countries. Speaking at a joint press conference with his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita after their talks, Lavrov said […]
Morocco and Russia agree on the fact that international law and principles cannot be interpreted in a way that halts the progress towards a resolution for the Moroccan Sahara issue, said, on Thursday in Moscow, Moroccan Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita. Speaking at a press conference following talks with his Russian peer, Sergey Lavrov, Bourita said […]
Morocco stands out as an obvious destination for aerospace investment thanks to its talents — a true industrial and modern infrastructure momentum driven under the impetus of the King, said Olivier Andriès, CEO and board member of the Safran Group. “We chose to invest in the aircraft engine complex in Nouaceur based on the welcoming […]
Royal Air Maroc has signed with Dublin-based Avolon Company a lease agreement for six Boeing 737-8 MAX planes. Two aircraft were delivered in recent weeks with the remainder to be delivered through 2025 and 2026. Commenting the deal, Paul Geaney, President and Chief Commercial Officer, Avolon said: “We are excited to welcome Royal Air Maroc […]
Sabena Engineering announced the launch of construction works for a maintenance and repair facility in Benslimane, near Casablanca, that will handle heavy servicing and modernization of F-16 fighter jets and C-130 Hercules transport aircraft operated by the Royal Moroccan Air Force. The project is spearheaded by Maintenance Aero Maroc (MAM), a subsidiary of Sabena Engineering […]
Morocco’s women entrepreneurs have accessed €30 million in financing and received comprehensive business support through the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s decade-old Women in Business program, with 5,000 female business owners benefiting from the initiative over a decade. The figures were disclosed during the celebration of the tenth anniversary of the program held in […]
The Moroccan national under-20 football team has achieved a historic and unprecedented feat by qualifying for the final of the FIFA U-20 World Cup being held in Chile, in an epic and tense semifinal. Actually this came after a thrilling and hard-fought victory over France in a penalty shootout, following a 1–1 draw at the […]
The Russian Federation considers Morocco to be “an important partner” on the African continent, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out in a statement, issued on Wednesday on the eve of the visit to Moscow by Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. The ministry indicated that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will hold talks with […]
The UK government has invited investors to tap into the huge business opportunities offered in Morocco’s critical minerals (CM) processing, driven by surging global demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies. A report published by the British Foreign Office and Department for Business & Trade says the North African Kingdom provides a £35 billion […]
As it conflates news with propaganda, an Algerian state media AL24 news was rebuked by the Russian Foreign minister Sergey Lavrov after she made a statement instead of a question regarding Moscow’s military involvement in Africa. The question, which has an affirmative and accusatory tone, turned into a diplomatic embarrassment for Algiers which directed its […]