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Maroc
5 days ago
- Politics
- Maroc
Technical Delegation from Morocco's Foreign Ministry Visits Syria to Operationalize Royal Decision to Reopen Embassy in Damascus
In line with the decision of HM King Mohammed VI to reopen the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Damascus, a technical delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates visited the Syrian capital to finalize the necessary arrangements for the embassy's reopening. During the visit, the Moroccan delegation held discussions with senior officials from the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, focusing on the logistical, legal, and diplomatic components required to operationalize this decision. These talks form part of the implementation of the High Royal Instructions aimed at restoring full diplomatic relations between the two brotherly nations. It is worth recalling that HM King Mohammed VI announced the decision to reopen Morocco's embassy in Damascus during His speech to the 34th Arab Summit, held on May 17 in Baghdad. The embassy had remained closed since 2012. In His speech, the Sovereign emphasized that this step 'will contribute to opening up broader prospects for the historical bilateral relations between our countries and our peoples in the two sister nations.' MAP: 27 mai 2025
Maroc
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Maroc
Burundi Resolutely Committed to Strengthening Friendship, Cooperation Ties with Morocco
The Republic of Burundi is resolutely committed to strengthening and perpetuating ties of friendship and cooperation with the Kingdom of Morocco, Burundi's Minister of Foreign Affairs Albert Shingiro said on Monday 12 May in Rabat. Speaking at a press briefing following the first session of the Moroccan-Burundi Joint Cooperation Commission, co-chaired with Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita, the head of Burundi's diplomacy welcomed the positive impetus in bilateral relations, pointing out the growing momentum of these relations with the signing of several cooperation agreements. 'We now share a common objective: to move forward and effectively implement our commitments', he asserted, wishing to see these commitments take shape through the work of the Joint Commission, which will meet alternately in Bujumbura and Rabat to monitor progress and map out new prospects. With regard to the question of the Kingdom's territorial integrity, Shingiro reiterated 'clear, steadfast and lasting support for the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Morocco over its entire territory, including the Sahara region'. 'We adopt this position sincerely, consistently and unequivocally', he maintained. On a continental level, the Burundian minister reiterated his country's commitment to Africa's growth and international reach, calling for a change in mindsets to help the Continent play its full role on the world stage. 'We defend with conviction the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter, in particular those relating to sovereignty and territorial integrity', he added, recalling that Burundi will chair the African Union starting February 2026. 'It's a great responsibility that we will be undertaking seriously, and for which we are counting on the support of our partners, notably the Kingdom of Morocco', he explained. (MAP: 13 May 2025)
Maroc
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Maroc
For His Majesty the King, Atlantic Africa is a Geostrategic Heart and a Matrix of Innovation & Resilience
'For His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, Atlantic Africa must not be seen as a periphery of the global world. Rather, it is a geostrategic heartland, a dynamic interface between continents, a cradle of innovation and resilience', Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita said on Thursday in Praia, Cape Verde. Speaking at the 5th ministerial meeting of the Atlantic African States Process (AASP), Bourita stressed that 'our responsibility is to transform this vision into a concrete, visible and tangible reality'. In this context, he underlined that the Atlantic African Partnership is more than a strategic tool, as it is also a political, economic and human process. He noted that this partnership embodies the aspiration of an Africa that no longer endures the shifting tides of history, but instead confidently chooses its own path, guided by clarity and unity with. On this occasion, Bourita reaffirmed Morocco's unwavering commitment to advancing this momentum, to guarantee its continuity and to expand its reach. Welcoming the keenness, coherence, steadfastness and collective determination of the AASP countries to put the Atlantic African space in a momentum of action, solidarity and co-prosperity, the Minister noted that 'the Atlantic African space is no longer disregarded geographically. It is now a strategic, endogenous and accepted reality'. It is 'a reality driven by a shared conviction: that our future will be safer, more prosperous and more sustainable if we build it together', he insisted. Bourita then pointed out that the Royal Initiative has resulted in an unprecedented Afro-African partnership, embodying the essence of shared responsibility, adding that it has laid the foundations for a new cooperation paradigm - both pragmatic in its approach and ambitious in its aims, namely sustainable development, maritime security, environmental protection, and the fight against transnational threats. 'Today, Atlantic Africa is at an inflection point. It is scrutinized, courted, but also confronted with multiple, systemic and cross-cutting threats', Bourita added. He urged African Atlantic States, at a time of setting geostrategic spaces in Europe, America and Asia, to make 'an audible, credible and effective call', by taking care to 'strengthen our trans-regional anchoring, widen the spheres of cooperation and deepen our synergies'. 'This is not just a political ambition, but a necessity for sovereignty and development', the Minister stated, adding that 'it is embodied in the empirical approach we are pursuing together'. "The Forum of Ministers of Justice (April 2024), the meeting of Speakers of Parliaments (February 2025), and the Conference on Maritime Security and the Fight against Terrorism (January 2025), are all milestones that have broadened our scope of action and deepened the coherence of our approach". In keeping with this empirical structure, the Praia meeting is an opportunity for a clear assessment and strategic projection, the Minister underlined, noting that the implementation report confirms that this partnership is progressing well, identifying tangible actions and putting forward pertinent recommendations. These recommendations include the organization of sectoral meetings, such as the Ministers of Justice meeting, which reflected the effectiveness of a multi-sectoral and decentralized approach; the establishment of national coordination mechanisms, which are essential for coordinating internal State actions with the regional dynamics of the Process; and the inclusion of aquaculture in action plans, as a strategic field at the crossroads of food security, employment and environmental sustainability, he explained. Morocco fully commits to these recommendations and is ready to contribute actively, through the expertise of its institutions, the sharing of its experiences and the mobilization of its partners, Bourita affirmed. The Minister concluded by calling on joint efforts to transform the African Atlantic into 'a lever for unity, an engine for shared prosperity and a bulwark of stability'. MAP: 08 mai 2025
Zawya
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Morocco: On High Instructions of His Majesty the King, Foreign Minister Receives Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister, Emissary of Iraqi President to Sovereign
On High Instructions of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates Mr. Nasser Bourita received here on Wednesday Mr. Mohamed Ali Tamim, Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Planning, emissary of the President of the Republic of Iraq, H.E.M Abdel Latif Jamal Rachid, to the Sovereign. During the meeting, the Iraqi President's emissary presented an invitation to the 34th Ordinary Arab Summit, to be held in Baghdad on May 17. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates.
Maroc
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Maroc
On High Instructions of HM the King, FM Receives Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister, Emissary of Iraqi President to Sovereign
On High Instructions of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita received here on Wednesday Mohamed Ali Tamim, Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Planning, emissary of the President of the Republic of Iraq, H.E.M Abdel Latif Jamal Rachid, to the Sovereign. During the meeting, the Iraqi President's emissary presented an invitation to the 34th Ordinary Arab Summit, to be held in Baghdad on May 17. MAP: 30 avril 2025
