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Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan chaired on Thursday in Rabat the opening of the 31st edition of the International Book and Publishing Fair (SIEL), held May 1-10 under the high patronage King Mohammed VI. The opening of this international fair by the Crown Prince is yet another illustration of the solicitude and care that the […]
Germany has reaffirmed its steadfast support for the Autonomy plan in the Sahara under Moroccan sovereignty, saying the plan endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2797 offers a “serious and credible basis” for reaching a lasting solution to this five-decade long regional dispute. The supportive position of the German Federal government of the Moroccan Sahara […]
Morocco and the United States on April 29 reaffirmed the depth of their strategic partnership during talks in Rabat that underscored cooperation ranging from the Western Sahara issue and space exploration to trade, investment and defense. Speaking at a joint news conference with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau […]
Morocco will host the 77th FIFA elective Congress in the capital Rabat on March 18, 2027, the global football body said, underlining the country’s growing role in the governance of world football. The decision was taken at a meeting of the FIFA Council held on April 29 in Vancouver and chaired by FIFA president Gianni […]
The United States reaffirmed, on Wednesday, its “recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara.” “The United States recognizes Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara,” said the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau, during a press briefing following a meeting in Rabat with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita. “We are trying in the framework […]
Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita on April 29 denounced recent deadly attacks in Mali and warned of the growing alliance between separatist movements and terrorist groups, a nexus he said that poses a serious threat to stability across the Sahel. Speaking after bilateral talks in Rabat with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, Bourita […]
The World Bank has identified four priority sectors that could help Morocco unlock private investment, boost exports and decarbonize its economy, offering a concrete roadmap to address the country’s persistent investment gap. In its analysis, the World Bank highlights decentralized solar energy, low‑carbon textiles, value‑added argan products and marine aquaculture as key drivers capable of […]
Morocco will continue providing direct and exceptional financial support to professionals in the goods and passenger transport sectors to shield the domestic economy from the fallout of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the prime minister’s office said. The decision was taken following a ministerial meeting tasked with monitoring the impact of regional instability on […]
Canada said on April 28 it supports Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara as the basis for a mutually acceptable political solution, a move that could mark a turning point in bilateral relations that have faced strain in recent months. The position was set out in a statement by Global Affairs Canada after Foreign Minister […]
A new report from Spain-based defense analysis platform Defensa has shed detailed light on Morocco’s evolving military posture, describing a strategic doctrine that combines the Defense of territorial integrity with an active role in regional security across the Sahel corridor. The analysis arrives at a moment when Morocco’s security architecture is attracting sustained attention from […]