US to Build $312 Million State-of-the-Art Consulate in Casablanca, Morocco

David Schenker, the US Assistant Secretary of State, announced this decision after an audience with Nasser Bourita, the Moroccan Foreign Minister. For the American official, this consulate embodies another dimension of the centuries-old relationship between the two countries. Continuing, David Schenker praised the undisputed leadership of Mohammed VI. Furthermore, he affirmed that the USA maintains a close partnership with Morocco, especially in the field of security. This means that the Kingdom has participated in about a hundred US military operations such as the "Africa Lion" program. He also dwelt on the recent visit of Mark Esper, the US Secretary of Defense. On this occasion, he signed a roadmap for the 2020-2030 period on military ties between the two countries.

The US Secretary of State also appreciated the quality of this bipartite relationship which will be further anchored in the future. Morocco is the only African country to be associated with the USA within the framework of a free trade agreement, the 15th anniversary of which will be celebrated in 2021. Thanks to this agreement, 150 American companies are established in the kingdom.

David Schenker also discussed peace in the Middle East, security, development in the region and the rest of the African continent. The issue of the coronavirus pandemic was also addressed, a file on which the two countries are working in synergy. As part of the fight against the pandemic, the USA has provided Morocco with aid of several million dollars to support its efforts.

The construction of this building therefore embodies the continuation of a centuries-old dynamic. It will be further anchored in the future. For the record, David Schenker’s visit to Morocco is part of a tour (from October 12 to 21). It started in Lebanon and will end in the United Kingdom, the report said.