Morocco
Morocco Recalls Ambassador to Germany, Berlin Seeks Explanation Amid Diplomatic Crisis
The crisis is escalating between Morocco and Germany. The German government has reacted to the recall of the Moroccan ambassador to Berlin.
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Nasser Bourita
Morocco
Morocco Strengthens Diplomatic Ties with Israel, Expands Cooperation
The Rabat-Tel Aviv diplomatic axis, reactivated last December, is promising and shows a strong determination to consolidate bilateral ties between the two countries on all levels, as confirmed by the Moroccan Foreign Minister in a recent interview with an American media.
Morocco
Morocco's Foreign Minister to Address AIPAC Conference Amid US-Sahara Policy Uncertainty
Morocco wants to develop its relations with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), the active Israeli lobby in the United States where the Biden administration has not yet decided whether or not to reconsider the American recognition of the Moroccanness of the Sahara. In this sense, Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will participate in a conference organized by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) on May 6.
Spain
Morocco Escalates Diplomatic Tensions with Spain over Polisario Leader's Hospitalization
The tensions between Morocco and Spain over the hospitalization of Brahim Ghali, the Polisario leader, in a hospital in Logroño, near Zaragoza, under the borrowed name of Mohamed Ben Battouche, of Algerian nationality, are not subsiding. Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad, denounces the "à la carte relationship" that Madrid maintains with Rabat.
France
France-Morocco Ties Strengthen as Algeria Visit Canceled
While relations between Morocco and France are on good terms, those between the hexagon and Algeria seem to be faltering. The announced visit of Prime Minister Jean Castex to Algiers is no longer effective for various reasons.
Morocco
Morocco Calls for Direct Talks with Algeria on Western Sahara Dispute
The Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, said yes to his Algerian counterpart Sabri Boukadoum, who invited him to negotiations on the Sahara issue. It was in Dakhla, in the company of his Senegalese counterpart Aïssata Tall Sall during the inauguration of his country’s consulate general in this city, that the minister expressed his decision.
Morocco
Morocco Approves UN Special Envoy for Sahara, Accuses Algeria of Obstruction
In the run-up to the next meeting of the Security Council scheduled for April 21, Morocco, through its Minister of Foreign Affairs and African Cooperation, has given the green light for the appointment of a United Nations special envoy for the Sahara. Nasser Bourita denounces the actions of Algeria and its protégé, the Polisario.
Morocco
Morocco Urges Global Coalition to Boost African States' Capacity Against ISIS Threat
The "Islamic State" group is increasingly becoming a major threat to African states. During the ministerial meeting of the International Coalition against Daesh, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita called for strengthening the capacities of states and sub-regional organizations.
Morocco
Jordan Opens Consulate in Western Sahara, Boosting Morocco's Diplomatic Presence
Jordan now has a diplomatic representation in the Sahara. The inauguration ceremony was held on Thursday in Laayoune, in the presence of the Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita , and his Jordanian counterpart, Ayman Safadi.
Morocco
Morocco Pledges $1 Million in Humanitarian Aid to Crisis-Stricken Yemen
Morocco is making a financial contribution of one million dollars to international humanitarian aid for Yemen. The announcement was made on Monday in Rabat by Nasser Bourita, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad.
Morocco
Morocco Suspends Diplomatic Ties with Germany over 'Deep Misunderstandings'
The announcement of the suspension of all contact with the German embassy in Morocco had the effect of a thunderclap in the diplomatic world. According to the note signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita , this Monday, March 1st, "deep misunderstandings with the Federal Republic of Germany on the fundamental issues of the Kingdom of Morocco" would be at the heart of this cooling of relations between the two countries.
Morocco
Morocco Suspends Diplomatic Ties with Germany Amid 'Deep Misunderstandings'
In a letter dated March 1 addressed to the Head of Government and other members of the government, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita requested the suspension of all contact with the German Embassy in Rabat. This decision comes "due to the deep misunderstandings with the Federal Republic of Germany on the fundamental issues of the Kingdom of Morocco."