Spain
France Seeks to Mediate Morocco-Spain Border Crisis, Foreign Minister Says
French diplomacy is working for a resumption of dialogue between Morocco and Spain. Jean-Yves Le Drian made this known on Sunday, during a television program.
Topic
Embassies and consulates
Spain
Amnesty International Condemns Spain and Morocco for Migrant Abuses in Ceuta Crisis
In Ceuta, there have been multiple scenes of forced expulsions and violence committed by the Spanish security forces in recent days, who throw migrants, including many vulnerable children, into the sea. This is at least the denunciation made by Amnesty International Spain.
Spain
France Reaffirms Morocco as Key EU Partner Amid Spain Diplomatic Tensions
Speaking on the diplomatic rift between Morocco and Spain, French diplomacy affirmed on Wednesday that the Kingdom of Morocco is a crucial partner of the European Union (EU) and essential for the French Republic. This was during a hearing of the French Foreign Minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, by the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Assembly.
Spain
Morocco Accuses Spain of Diversion Tactics in Escalating Diplomatic Crisis
The tone continues to rise between Rabat and Madrid. While Spain accuses Morocco of blackmailing on the migration issue, the head of Moroccan diplomacy, Nasser Bourita, affirms that Spain has chosen the path of diversion and insults to conceal the real cause of the crisis between the two neighboring countries.
Morocco
Morocco Sends 40 Tons of Emergency Aid to Palestinians in Gaza and West Bank
King Mohammed VI, President of the Al-Quds Committee, has ordered the dispatch of emergency humanitarian aid to the Palestinian population in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.
Morocco
China Appoints Li Changlin as New Ambassador to Morocco, Strengthening Diplomatic Ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping has appointed new ambassadors in three countries, including Morocco. These appointments are in accordance with a decision of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Assembly.
Morocco
Morocco Appoints New Consuls General, 20% Women Among Diplomatic Nominees
25 new consuls have been appointed in a dozen countries for the year 2021, following a call for applications launched in February. The list of these new diplomatic representatives and their places of assignment have been unveiled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad.
France
Morocco to Streamline Driving License Equivalence Process for Expats
The difficulties encountered by Moroccans living abroad (MRE) in establishing the equivalence of driving licenses issued in Morocco are about to be resolved, it is sworn. The minister in charge of Moroccans living abroad, Nezha El Ouafi, has assured that she is working to solve the problem that is hampering the proper functioning of work in some consulates in Europe.
Morocco
Morocco to Open Liaison Office in Tel Aviv, Awaits COVID Restrictions Easing
Two weeks after the reopening of the Israeli diplomatic mission in Rabat, an important Moroccan delegation traveled to Tel Aviv on Sunday morning to officially inaugurate the new diplomatic representation.
Morocco
Morocco's Montreal Consulate Closes Temporarily Amid COVID-19 Concerns
To avoid the spread of the coronavirus in its premises, the Moroccan Consulate General in Montreal has decided to temporarily close its doors. Several suspected cases have been detected among the employees.
Morocco
Morocco Considers Streamlining Civil Status Procedures for Expats
The temporary exploratory mission of the House of Representatives, which visited certain consular representations of the Kingdom, presented a report that was examined on Tuesday, in plenary session. The document recommends simplifying civil status procedures for Moroccans residing abroad (MREs).
Morocco
Moroccan Embassy in UAE Launches Legal Document Registration for Expats
Following requests made by Moroccans residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Moroccan Embassy has started the registration of legal documents for its nationals.