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Morocco can act as an “integrating framework” between Europe and Africa (South African think tank)

Morocco can act as an “integrating framework” between Europe and Africa, thanks to its dynamism and its distinguished geographical position, head of “Brenthurst Foundation”, a South African Think tank, said. “Achieving the expected strategic advantages inevitably requires the deepening of regional economic relations and the Kingdom of Morocco can perfectly act, for this purpose, as […]

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Middle East Institute highlights reforms ushered in by King Mohammed VI

The Washington-based Middle East Institute has published this Tuesday an analysis on the 22-year rule of King Mohammed VI that was marked by ambitious economic and social policies at home, and promotion of a stable foreign policy abroad.   The author of the analysis Intissar Fakir, an MEI senior fellow and director of the program […]

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Imminent return of Morocco’s ambassador to Madrid after diplomatic spat (EL Pais)

Moroccan ambassador to Spain Karima Benyaich is expected to return to Madrid nearly four months after she was recalled by her country for consultation on May 18, 2021 amid strained Moroccan-Spanish relations over Madrid’s decision to secretly host Polisario leader in connivance with Algiers. The announcement of the imminent return of the Moroccan ambassador to […]

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EU officials welcome Royal Speech, commend depth of Morocco–EU ties

Two senior officials of the European Union have welcomed the contents of the speech delivered Friday evening by King Mohammed VI and commended the depth of Morocco’s ties with the Union. In this vein, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen underlined the importance of the strategic ties between Morocco and the EU. “Morocco and […]

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Spanish PM welcomes Moroccan King’s speech as a “great opportunity” to redefine bilateral relations

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has welcomed King Mohammed VI’s Friday speech as “a great opportunity” to redefine the pillars and the parameters governing relations between Spain and Morocco, underlining that Madrid has always considered Morocco as a strategic partner of Spain, and also of the whole of the European union. “Morocco and Spain are […]

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Morocco ready to foster ties with neighbors without compromising its best national interests – Royal speech

Morocco seeks balanced relations with its neighbors without compromising its best interests, King Mohammed VI said in a landmark speech that drew light on the recent attacks targeting Morocco’s national institutions. These attacks and “fully-fledged campaigns” sought in vain to tarnish the image of Morocco’s security forces and Morocco’s national institutions, said the King in […]

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September elections attest to vibrancy of Morocco’s democratic experience

The holding of the upcoming general, regional and local elections on the same day attests to the vibrancy of the country’s democratic experience and the maturity of the Moroccan political system, said King Mohammed VI.   In a speech delivered Friday evening on the celebration of the 68th anniversary of the Revolution of the King […]

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Morocco-Spain dialogue took place in a clear, responsible way – King Mohammed VI

Dialogue that was held between Morocco and Spain, following the recent unprecedented crisis, which shook mutual trust and raised many questions as to the future of bilateral relations, took place in a clear and responsible way, and showed a common understanding of the two nations’ interests. The remarks came in a speech that King Mohammed […]

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Morocco has been targeted by planned attacks because of its security, stability, King Mohammed VI says

Morocco has been recently targeted by attacks planned and hatched by some countries and organizations known for their hostility towards the Kingdom, a country steeped in history, said King Mohammed VI, indicating that these countries concocted a full-fledged campaign to distort the image of Moroccan security institutions and undermine their usefulness and effectiveness in preserving […]

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Hospital in Gaza opens after reconstruction with Moroccan funding

The Al-Quds hospital of specialities was inaugurated, on Monday in the Gaza Strip, after it was rebuilt and equipped thanks to Moroccan funding. The opening ceremony of the hospital, which was destroyed during the Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip in 2008, was attended by the head of the Moroccan representative office in Ramallah, Mohamed […]