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Zawya
22-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Morocco, North Macedonia Bolster Cooperation in Diplomatic Training and Tourism
Morocco and North Macedonia have taken a new step in strengthening their bilateral cooperation, as they signed two Memorandums of Understanding on Monday in Skopje, aimed at further expanding and structuring their sectoral partnership. These legal instruments were signed as part of a working visit carried out by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita, to Skopje, where he held talks with North Macedonia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Mr. Timčo Mucunski. The two parties welcomed the ongoing strengthened bilateral legal framework in specific areas of common interest, which reflect their shared will to establish cooperation between both countries on a long-term basis. The diplomatic training agreement serves as the benchmark framework for cooperation activities carried out between the two countries' foreign ministries, based on the principles of reciprocity and mutual benefit. It aims to encourage joint training programs, holding inaugural lectures or high-level interventions as part of official visits by eminent personalities from both countries, as well as the exchange of information, best practices, experiences, and analyses related to developments in diplomatic training. Meanwhile, the tourism agreement will serve as a lever for bilateral cooperation by promoting the exchange of expertise, the mutual promotion and enhancement of destinations, the strengthening of institutional capacities, and coordinated participation in investment initiatives and specialized trade fairs. This framework will enhance the visibility of both countries' tourism offerings across regional and international markets. These agreements fall within the renewed dynamic of the partnership between Rabat and Skopje and reflect the desire of the two countries to expand their cooperation into high value-added sectors, in line with their respective national priorities and their regional and multilateral commitments. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates.
Zawya
21-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Morocco, North Macedonia Reaffirm Shared Willingness to Strengthen Bilateral Partnership
Morocco and North Macedonia's Foreign Affairs Ministers Mr. Nasser Bourita and Mr. Timčo Mucunski reaffirmed their shared willingness to strengthen bilateral partnership in a Joint Statement signed following their meeting on Monday in Skopje. The two ministers highlighted the outstanding relations uniting Morocco and North Macedonia and expressed their determination to further deepen them, based on friendship, mutual respect, and shared interests. They also emphasized their commitment to enhancing economic, trade, and cultural cooperation between the two countries by identifying high-potential strategic sectors, particularly tourism. Driven by the common goals of Rabat and Skopje, Mr. Bourita and Mucunski agreed to strengthen political consultations and coordination within international bodies. As part of this visit, Mr. Bourita was received in audience by the President of the Republic of North Macedonia, H.E. Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, and also held talks with the President of the Assembly MAfrim Gashi. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates.
Zawya
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
North Macedonia Considers Autonomy Plan as Only Basis to Settle Moroccan Sahara Dispute
The Republic of North Macedonia "considers the Autonomy Plan, put forward by the Kingdom of Morocco in 2007, as the only basis for the settlement of this dispute." This position was expressed in the Joint Statement signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita, and North Macedonia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Timčo Mucunski, following their meeting on Monday in Skopje. Mucunski reaffirmed "his country's longstanding support for the UN-led process aimed at reaching a just, lasting, and mutually acceptable political solution for the parties," the Joint Statement reads. "The Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of North Macedonia reiterated their commitment to the UN's leadership in this political process, and expressed their support for UN Security Council Resolution 2756 (October 2024), which underscores the parties' role and responsibility in seeking a realistic, lasting political solution based on compromise," the document highlights. In this Statement, the two ministers also reaffirmed the support of Morocco and North Macedonia for "the efforts of the UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy and his mission to advance the political process, in accordance with relevant Security Council resolutions and the principles of the UN Charter." This new stance of North Macedonia is part of the international momentum supporting the autonomy initiative presented by Morocco, a dynamic driven by the impetus of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, and backed by an increasingly strong international consensus. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Striker Oteh 'in tears after racist abuse'
Aramide Oteh came on as a substitute for the final minute of The New Saints' defeat in Skopje [FAW] The New Saints have alleged striker Aramide Oteh was racially abused following their Champions League qualifying round defeat in North Macedonia. Saints head coach Craig Harrison said former English Football League player Oteh, 26, was left in tears by the incident with a home supporter. Advertisement Shkendija scored a winner late in extra time as TNS were beaten 2-1 in front of a crowd of 3,000 at the Tose Proeski Arena in Skopje. "The New Saints FC strongly and unequivocally condemn the racist abuse directed at Aramide Oteh by a member of the home crowd following the conclusion of tonight's Uefa Champions League first qualifying round match against KF Shkendija," a statement from the Welsh champions said. "There is absolutely no place for racism - either in football or in society. Everyone at the club is offering their full support to Aramide and stand firmly by him. "The New Saints are proud to support UEFA's #NoToRacism campaign and remain committed to promoting equality, respect and inclusion both on and off the pitch." Advertisement Englishman Oteh, who came on as a substitute in extra time, joined TNS in 2024 having played for Queens Park Rangers, Bradford City, Stevenage, Salford City, Crawley Town and Walsall. The London-born player was visibly upset following the Shkendija defeat. "He is in tears - that doesn't happen for no reason," said Harrison. "It's clearly what's been said and done. Obviously that's unacceptable. We will be reporting that. "For a fan to speak to anybody like that is an absolute disgrace and let's hope the culprit gets a fair punishment and is dealt with." Advertisement There has been no comment as yet from Shkendija, though the club indicated they would consult security staff and people who may have witnessed the alleged incident. Uefa will review reports from the match in the next few days before deciding whether action will be taken. Shkendija won the tie 2-1 on aggregate following a goalless draw in the first leg at TNS' Park Hall home last week. Defeat means Harrison's team drop into the Conference League, where they will face Differdange of Luxembourg.
BBC News
16-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Striker Oteh 'in tears after racist abuse'
The New Saints have alleged striker Aramide Oteh was racially abused by a home fan following their Champions League qualifying round defeat in North head coach Craig Harrison said the incident left former EFL player Oteh, 26, in scored a winner late in extra time as TNS were beaten 2-1 in front of a crowd of 3,000 at the Tose Proeski Arena in Skopje."The New Saints FC strongly and unequivocally condemn the racist abuse directed at Aramide Oteh by a member of the home crowd following the conclusion of tonight's Uefa Champions League first qualifying round match against KF Shkendija," a statement from the Welsh champions said. "There is absolutely no place for racism - either in football or in society. Everyone at the club is offering their full support to Aramide and stand firmly by him."The New Saints are proud to support UEFA's #NoToRacism campaign and remain committed to promoting equality, respect and inclusion both on and off the pitch."Englishman Oteh, who came on as a substitute in extra time, joined TNS in 2024 having played for Queens Park Rangers, Bradford City, Stevenage, Salford City, Crawley Town and London-born player was visibly upset following the Shkendija defeat."He is in tears - that doesn't happen for no reason," said Harrison. "It's clearly what's been said and done. Obviously that's unacceptable. We will be reporting that."For a fan to speak to anybody like that is an absolute disgrace and let's hope the culprit gets a fair punishment and is dealt with."There has been no comment as yet from Shkendija, though the club indicated they would consult security staff and people who may have witnessed the alleged Sport has asked Uefa for won the tie 2-1 on aggregate following a goalless draw in the first leg at TNS' Park Hall home last means Harrison's team drop into the Conference League, where they will face Differdange of Luxembourg.
