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Ya Biladi
a day ago
- Politics
- Ya Biladi
Morocco sends 180 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza under King Mohammed VI's directive
«King Mohammed VI, in his capacity as Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, has ordered the immediate dispatch of critical humanitarian and medical aid to support the Palestinian people, particularly those in the Gaza Strip», announced the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates on Wednesday. The aid package, totaling nearly 180 tons, includes essential food supplies, milk and products for children, as well as medicines and surgical equipment to assist the most vulnerable. It also comprises blankets, weather-appropriate tents, and other necessary items. The delivery will follow a specially coordinated route to ensure that aid reaches Palestinian recipients quickly and directly. «This humanitarian initiative reflects Morocco's continued and tangible solidarity, and underscores the Sovereign's unwavering commitment to the Palestinian cause and to the brotherly Palestinian people», the statement concluded.
Maroc
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Maroc
Portugal Welcomes Atlantic Initiatives Launched by HM the King in Favor of Africa
Portugal, as an Atlantic country, welcomes the Atlantic Initiatives launched by His Majesty King Mohammed VI in favor of the African continent. This position was expressed by the Portuguese Minister of State and Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, in a Joint Statement signed following his meeting on Tuesday in Lisbon with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita. In this Joint Statement, Portugal, as an Atlantic country, thus welcomed the Atlantic Initiatives launched by His Majesty King Mohammed VI in support of the African continent, notably the Initiative of the Atlantic African States Process, the Royal International Initiative to facilitate access of Sahel countries to the Atlantic Ocean, and the Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic African Gas Pipeline Project. Rangel also praised the role of the Kingdom of Morocco as a driver of development and a provider of stability in the region and across Africa. In this regard, he commended the reforms undertaken by the Kingdom under the enlightened leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. The Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Portugal emphasized their positive and constructive roles in maintaining stability, security, and peace in their respective regions. They also reaffirmed their commitment to these principles, as well as to the peaceful resolution of conflicts and respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of States, the Joint statement adds. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, paid an official visit to Portugal at the invitation of the Portuguese Minister of State and Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel. (MAP: 22 July 2025
Ya Biladi
21-07-2025
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Morocco and North Macedonia strengthen partnership with focus on tourism and diplomacy
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Living Abroad, Nasser Bourita, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade of North Macedonia, Timčo Mucunski, have reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening the partnership between the two countries. In a joint statement signed after their meeting on Monday in Skopje, both sides praised the strength and quality of their bilateral relations. The two ministers also expressed their determination to further deepen ties grounded in friendship, mutual respect, and shared interests. They emphasized the importance of expanding cooperation in key areas, economic, commercial, and cultural, by identifying high-potential sectors, particularly tourism. United by common goals, Rabat and Skopje pledged to enhance political dialogue and coordination within international forums. During his visit, Morocco's top diplomat was received by the President of North Macedonia, Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, and also held talks with the President of the Assembly, Afrim Gashi.
Ya Biladi
18-07-2025
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Morocco records 1.52 million arrivals, 13% rise since start of Marhaba Operation
Since the launch of this summer's Marhaba operation on June 15 and up until July 10, 2025, a total of 1,520,951 Moroccans living abroad have returned to the country, a 13.3% increase compared to the same period last year. Additionally, 151,411 vehicles have entered Morocco, marking a 3.56% rise. These figures were presented during the government council meeting on Thursday by Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Residing Abroad. He underscored the commitment of all involved stakeholders to ensuring the success of this year's operation and its smooth unfolding «under the best possible conditions». Speaking at a press briefing following the meeting, government spokesperson and Minister Delegate in charge of Relations with Parliament, Mustapha Baitas, emphasized that «all material, human, logistical, and organizational resources have been mobilized to ensure the operation's success», as part of a «participatory approach involving various stakeholders, including government departments, public institutions, security services, local authorities, and the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity». Baitas also noted that July 14 saw a peak in arrivals, with 68,976 passengers recorded that day alone. Daily entries have exceeded 67,000 Moroccan expatriates in the past week and are expected to rise further in the coming days. To support the increased traffic, maritime operations have been scaled up with 29 ships operated by seven ferry companies across 12 routes linking Moroccan ports to those in Spain, France, and Italy. The system offers a total capacity of 7.3 million passengers and 2 million vehicles, an increase of 3% from last year. Air travel capacity has also been boosted to accommodate 500,000 passengers per week. Furthermore, 59 airlines have been authorized to operate 2,135 weekly flights between Moroccan airports and 141 international destinations. On the infrastructure front, 530 million dirhams have been invested in improving port and airport facilities, particularly in the ports of Tanger Med, Nador, Al Hoceïma, and Tangier city, to enhance reception conditions for returning travelers.
Maroc
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Maroc
Ecuador Inaugurates Its Embassy in Rabat
Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, and Ecuadorian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility, Gabriela Sommerfeld, inaugurated the Embassy of the Republic of Ecuador in Rabat on Friday. In an address delivered during the ceremony, Bourita said the inauguration follows Ecuador's historic decision to sever all ties with the so-called 'sadr' on October 22, 2024, and to further strengthen its relations with the Kingdom of Morocco. He highlighted that Morocco is home to 165 diplomatic missions, including 50 representations of international organizations. With 14 Latin American embassies now established in Rabat, Morocco is well-positioned to serve as a 'bridge' between Latin America and Africa, offering unique advantages—cultural, geographic, and strategic. This growing diplomatic presence, he added, reflects the importance Morocco attaches to its ties with Latin America within the framework of its foreign policy. The emerging 'win-win' partnership between Morocco and Ecuador aims to set an example of effective and solidarity-based South-South cooperation, Bourita stressed, emphasizing that the two countries are committed to expanding cooperation across multiple sectors, aspiring to build a strong and dynamic South-South partnership that serves the shared interests of their peoples. On this occasion, Bourita also congratulated the Government of Ecuador on the appointment of an ambassador to lead its diplomatic mission in Morocco. For her part, Sommerfeld stated that the opening of the embassy marks the beginning of a new era of dynamism in Morocco-Ecuador cooperation. She reaffirmed her country's commitment to deepening bilateral relations, strengthening ties across strategic sectors, and facilitating the exchange of expertise in various fields. She pointed out that this is Ecuador's first diplomatic mission in the Maghreb region. Sommerfeld added that the embassy in Rabat is intended to serve as a 'gateway to African markets' and reflects her government's determination to elevate bilateral cooperation with Morocco. The inauguration took place following talks between Bourita and Sommerfeld, during which the Ecuadorian foreign minister reiterated her country's support for the Autonomy Initiative presented by Morocco in 2007, which Ecuador views as the basis for a lasting solution to this regional dispute. MAP: 04 July 2025
