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“The Netherlands considers that genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty is the most feasible solution” to the dispute over the Sahara, said Dutch Foreign Minister, Tom Berendsen. The stand was expressed by the Dutch official in a press briefing following a meeting in Rabat Tuesday with his Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita. This position was also affirmed […]
Morocco and the Netherlands signed an agreement to create an investment fund worth €300 million, equivalent to 3.2 billion dirhams, to finance investment projects in infrastructure. The agreement for this fund was signed this Wednesday, in Rabat’s twin city, Salé, in the presence of Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, who is on an official visit […]
Several countries have joined their voices to international and regional organizations to commend Morocco for its facilitation efforts in the settlement process of the Libyan crisis. The United Nations, through the Secretary-General’s spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, expressed thanks to Morocco for its efforts to facilitate compromises on electoral laws between Libyan parties convening in Bouznika. The […]
Morocco and the Netherlands have agreed to strengthen further their cooperation ties to counter the threats and challenges posed by criminal activities of cross-border trafficking networks, including people smuggling. The agreement was reached during the meeting held Tuesday in Rabat between Moroccan Minister of the Interior Abdelouafi Laftit and Dutch minister of Migration Eric Van […]
The Netherlands commended Morocco’s “active commitment” to the peace process in Libya under the aegis of the United Nations, as well as the Kingdom’s efforts for the consolidation of regional stability. “The Netherlands expressed appreciation for Morocco’s active commitment to the peace process led by the UN” in Libya, said the joint statement issued after […]
The Netherlands and Morocco are looking into the possibility of signing an extradition treaty, according to Dutch daily NRC which cites a letter sent by Foreign minister Ben Knapen to the Lower House of the European country’s parliament. The treaty is part of a broader action plan agreed last July between the two countries to […]
The Dutch government, on Tuesday, condemned the recent incidents at the Moroccan consulates in Den Bosh and Utrecht and promised to take all security and judicial measures against the perpetrators of such hostile acts against Morocco’s national symbols. “These acts are unacceptable,” said Dutch Foreign Minister Stef Blok in response to questions from MP Martijn […]
In a region beset by turmoil and instability, Morocco stands out as a favorite holiday destination ranking in the top 3 of countries that attract most bookings by Western tourists. According to Rambo travel agency, Morocco registered one of the biggest reservation rates for the New Year holidays, preceded only by the US and Argentina. […]
Moroccan bank BMCE Bank of Africa and its leasing subsidiary Maghrebail received a €35 million loan granted by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the European Investment Bank (EIB). The three financial institutions are teaming up to strengthen sustainable energy measures in Morocco, with the support of […]
The contribution of the tourism sector in Morocco’s GDP stood at 63.7 billion dirhams in 2015 compared to 61.9 billion dirhams in 2014, that is a 2.8% rise that brought the share of the sector in the overall GDP to 6.5%, the national statistics office (HCP) said. Prospects for growth in 2016 have been slightly […]