Spain
Spanish Interior Minister to Visit Morocco for Talks on Migration and Security
Morocco will host on November 20 the Spanish Minister of the Interior for a working visit. Fernando Grande-Marlaska himself announced it in Las Palmas.
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Diplomacy
France
French Foreign Minister Visits Morocco to Bolster Cooperation, Discuss Immigration
The French Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jean-Yves Le Drian, started a two-day visit to Morocco on Sunday. In a press release, the Quai d’Orsay announced that this visit is part of the strengthening of bilateral cooperation.
Morocco
Gulf Nations Poised to Open Consulates in Laâyoune, Following UAE's Lead
After the historic opening of the United Arab Emirates general consulate, Gulf countries are preparing to open consulates in Laâyoune .
Morocco
UAE to Open Consulate in Laayoune, Morocco Hails 'Historic Decision'
During a telephone conversation with King Mohammed VI on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al-Nahyane, announced the upcoming opening of a general consulate of the United Arab Emirates in Laayoune.
Morocco
Morocco and China Foreign Ministers Discuss Strengthening Strategic Partnership
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad, Mr. Nasser BOURITA, had a telephone interview on Thursday, October 22, 2020 with his counterpart from the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Wang YI. Among the topics discussed by the two officials, the strengthening of relations between China and Morocco.
Morocco
Moroccan King Among Arab Leaders to Receive Controversial Israeli Prize
The Center for the Heritage of the Friends of Zion has just published the list of 11 personalities who will receive the prize this year, including 5 Arab leaders, including King Mohammed VI. However, the question remains whether the Arab laureates of this prize have been informed, have accepted it, or will travel to receive it.
Morocco
US to Build $312 Million State-of-the-Art Consulate in Casablanca, Morocco
A new US Consulate General will be built in Casablanca. At a cost of $312 million, it will be one of the most modern diplomatic buildings in the country.
Spain
US-Morocco Military Deal Raises Concerns in Spain as Regional Power Balance Shifts
Madrid is concerned about the new military agreement concluded between the United States and Morocco. Spain, which is unable to renew its arsenal, fears that the balance of power will change, with the possible delivery to Morocco of the F-35, the most expensive and most powerful aircraft in the world.
France
Morocco and France Pledge to Boost Security Ties Amid Immigration and Terrorism Concerns
The Moroccan and French Ministers of the Interior agreed, on Friday in Rabat, on the need to strengthen security cooperation between the two countries. This was during Gérald Darmanin’s visit to Morocco.
Morocco
Morocco-Saudi Ties Cool as King Salman Skips Annual Tangier Visit
Relations between King Salman and King Mohammed VI are no longer rosy. In this regard, the Saudi sovereign, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, unlike his usual habits, has turned his back on Morocco.
France
French Interior Minister Visits Morocco to Boost Security and Immigration Cooperation
The French Minister of the Interior has been on a two-day working visit to Morocco since Thursday. During his stay, Gérald Darmanin will sign two bilateral cooperation agreements with his Moroccan counterpart, Abdelouafi Laftit.
France
French Foreign Minister to Visit Morocco Amid Strengthening Bilateral Ties
The French Foreign Minister is expected in Rabat this week. This visit is part of the high-level consultation that the two countries maintain, particularly since the fourteenth Franco-Moroccan high-level meeting, which was held in Paris in December 2019.