Morocco Urges Dialogue Amid Escalating US-Iran Tensions
11 January 2020
Morocco has reacted to the Iran-US crisis and proposed resolving the situation through political dialogue, given the scale the conflict could take.
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Spanish Far-Right Leader Accuses Morocco of Humiliating Spain Over Territorial Waters Dispute
7 January 2020
Morocco’s sovereign decision to delimit its territorial waters with Spain and Mauritania continues to cause waves. Santiago Abascal, leader of the Spanish far-right party Vox, (…)
UN Clarifies MINURSO Observers’ Brief Presence at Polisario Congress in Western Sahara
25 December 2019
The United Nations (UN) explained the "short-term" presence of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) at the Polisario congress.
El Salvador to Open Embassy in Morocco, Strengthening Diplomatic Ties
21 December 2019
In an effort to strengthen relations between El Salvador and Morocco, the head of Salvadoran diplomacy announces the opening of an embassy in Rabat. Hill Tinoco confirmed this (…)
French Economy Minister to Visit Morocco Amid Industrial Relations Reset
21 December 2019
A few weeks ago, a controversy had flared up following the remarks made by Bruno Le Maire on French industrialists based in Morocco. Today, the time seems to be for appeasement (…)
Morocco Gifts Artisanal Fountain to Brussels Suburb, Strengthening Cultural Ties
20 December 2019
On Wednesday, Morocco offered an artisanal fountain to the Brussels municipality of Jette. This effort by the kingdom is part of strengthening the ties of friendship and (…)
Pompeo’s Meeting with Moroccan King Canceled Amid Israel Normalization Talks
7 December 2019
The meeting between US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo -who arrived in Rabat on Thursday, December 5th- and King Mohammed VI was canceled at the last minute.
US Reaffirms Morocco’s Key Role in Global Counter-Terrorism Efforts During Pompeo Visit
7 December 2019
On the sidelines of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s visit to Rabat, the US State Department reiterated the United States’ determination to work alongside Morocco to (…)
US Secretary of State Pompeo Meets Moroccan Leaders in High-Level Diplomatic Visit
6 December 2019
During his visit to Morocco, US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo met with the Head of Government, Saad Eddine El Othmani.
Morocco’s Foreign Minister Tightens Rules for Diplomats Attending Foreign Receptions
4 December 2019
The Minister of Foreign Affairs wants to bring order to his team. This is evidenced by the circular that now defines the conduct to be observed by his collaborators. Through (…)