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Germany, latest major power to welcome Morocco-US-Israel deal

Germany’s foreign ministry welcomed the normalization of ties between Morocco and Israel with US mediation. In a statement, the ministry described the Moroccan-Israeli move as an “important step brimming with hope for more peace and stability in the region.” The rapprochement between Israel and other Arab nations that recently announced normalization of ties “would create […]

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US recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara prompts worldwide support

The historic decision announced lately by the United States, recognizing the full sovereignty of Morocco over the entire region of Moroccan Sahara has been welcomed worldwide as a move that will enhance stability in the region and contribute to its socioeconomic development. Swiss NGO “Promotion of Economic and Social Development” has commended the US decision […]

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Morocco, Key player in building new international order – Spanish journalist

The founder and honorary president of the Spanish daily “El Pais”, Juan Luis Cebrian, has highlighted Morocco’s “key” role in building the new international order.   “Morocco is a key country in building the new international order and in serving the interests of our country and its citizens, regardless of the ideology they practice and […]

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Sahara conflict has lasted too long, Moroccan Autonomy Plan, a serious & credible basis for discussions – French FM

Part of the world reaction to the historic proclamation by President Donald Trump recognizing the full sovereignty of the Kingdom of Morocco over the entire region of the Moroccan Sahara, France’s Foreign Ministry said that the Sahara conflict has lasted too long and that the Morocco-proposed Autonomy Plan constitutes a serious and credible basis for […]

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Sahara: Portugal, Switzerland reaffirm support for political solution

Portugal and Switzerland have reaffirmed in separate statements support for a political solution to the regional conflict over the Sahara under the aegis of the United Nations.   The head of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) Ignazio Cassis reiterated on Wednesday the Swiss government’s support for a political, just, lasting and mutually […]

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EU concerned about growing human rights abuses in Algeria

The European Union has voiced again its deep concern about the increasing serious human rights violation committed in Algeria against pro-democracy militants, critics of Algerian regime and peaceful protesters. In a report published on Tuesday by the EU Commission on the state of EU-Algeria relations, the EU denounced arbitrary detention of Hirak activists, the excessive […]

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Moroccan airline launches new routes to six European countries

The Moroccan airline Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is launching as of December 15 and during the next five months fifteen new routes towards France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium and the United Kingdom. The operation, carried out in cooperation with the Moroccan National Tourist Office, aims to support the tourism sector which was badly affected by […]

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Morocco, EU to promote their cooperation in marine research

The agreement seeks to boost cooperation between Morocco and the EU in terms of research in different fields, including scientific research.   Morocco and the European Union (EU) signed on Tuesday an administrative arrangement on cooperation in marine research and innovation.   The agreement will give new impetus to cooperation between Morocco and the EU […]

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Anti-Terror: Paris commends Rabat’s judicial cooperation

French justice minister Eric Dupond-Moretti has hailed the efficient judicial cooperation between France and Morocco in the fight against terrorism. This excellent cooperation has proven its efficiency “in a platform gathering also Belgium and Spain”, said the French official after the talks he held Monday in Rabat with Head of Morocco’s Public Prosecutor’s Office, Mohamed […]

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Morocco, France sign agreement on unaccompanied minors

Morocco and France signed, Monday in Rabat, an agreement, known as Declaration of Intent, relating to unaccompanied minors. The agreement, initialed by the Moroccan and French Ministers of Justice, Mohamed Benabdelkader and Eric Dupond-Moretti, who is on a visit to the Kingdom, concerns the dissemination of a procedural outline, which details the process of management […]