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Climate Commission for Sahel Commends Moroccan King’s “Pioneering” Role

The Heads of State and Government of the Sahel Climate Commission have commended the pioneering role of King Mohammed VI and his vision for a “strong and resilient” Africa. In the final communiqué issued at the end of the first Summit Conference of the Climate Commission for the Sahel, held Monday in Niamey, Niger, the […]

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Morocco to Finance Feasibility Studies of Climate Investment Plan for Sahel Region – King

King Mohammed VI announced, Monday, that Morocco will finance the feasibility studies to finalize the Climate Investment Plan for the Sahel region. The announcement came in a message he addressed to the 1st Conference of the Climate Commission for the Sahel Region, which opened Monday in Niger’s capital city, Niamey. The Sovereign underlined the importance […]

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Sahel: Morocco’s King Backs Africans’ Fight for Climate Justice

King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Monday called the countries of the Sahel region to fight for climate justice, which is a fight for access to a better, dignified life and to a bright future. “Climate justice should not be a mere slogan. It must be a requirement for all of us: a requirement to […]

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King Mohammed VI: 1st Arab-Euro Summit Reflects Shared Desire to Lift Relationship to Higher Levels

King Mohammed VI has stressed the importance of the 1st ever Arab-European summit, which opened Sunday in Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt), at a juncture marked by crucial geostrategic developments with a direct bearing on the two regions. In a message addressed to the summiteers, the Moroccan King said the event marks a pivotal moment in […]

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Morocco-Côte d’Ivoire: Royal Message to President Ouattara

President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire received Friday evening in Assinie, 95 km east of Abidjan, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita who conveyed him a verbal message from King Mohammed VI. The contents of the message were not disclosed, but the news agency MAP said discussions between the two sides focused on strengthening cooperation and […]

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Morocco, India poised to foster their counterterrorism cooperation

Morocco and India have agreed to set up a Joint Working Group on Counterterrorism to develop a comprehensive approach to combat terrorism including cross-border terrorism, terrorist financing, and recruitment of terrorists. The agreement was signed Monday in Rabat by visiting Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita. The agreement setting […]

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Spain, Morocco reinforce electric interconnectivity

The third electricity link between Morocco and Spain will have a capacity of 700MW bringing the combined commercial capacity of all links to 1500 MW, Spanish grid operator Red Electrica de Espana said. An agreement was signed in that regard last week at a ceremony in Rabat chaired by King Mohammed VI and his guest […]

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King Felipe VI upbeat about Morocco-Spain Alliance

Spain and Morocco can build a “pioneering” alliance within the framework of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership that can contribute to bringing closer the two shores of the Mediterranean, said King Felipe VI of Spain, who vowed that Morocco will always find in Spain “a faithful and committed partner to support its progress in all areas.” Speaking […]

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Josep Borrell reiterates Spain’s unwavering position on Sahara

Spain has renewed its support for the political process led exclusively by the United Nations to reach a settlement of the Sahara issue, in the framework of Security Council resolutions. This position has been reiterated by Spanish Foreign Minister, Josep Borrell, Thursday in Rabat, at a joint press conference with his Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita. […]

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Morocco & Spain, a shared resolve to set up an innovative North-South partnership

King Mohammed VI and King Felipe VI who is currently paying an official visit to Morocco are both determined to make of the relationship between their two countries an example of a strong and innovative North-South partnership for the well-being of both peoples. The two Monarchs are also both resolved to have their countries contribute […]