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Duke Buchan sworn in as US ambassador to Morocco, vows to deepen ties
The US Embassy in Rabat announced that Duke Buchan was officially sworn in as the new United States Ambassador to Morocco. The swearing-in ceremony, held on Tuesday, marks the final step before Buchan assumes his post in Rabat, where he is expected to arrive in the coming days.
In a statement, the embassy shared Buchan’s enthusiasm for strengthening the historic partnership between the US and Morocco, which dates back to the Treaty of Peace and Friendship of 1786, the oldest unbroken treaty in US history. The new ambassador's appointment follows confirmation by the US Senate earlier this month.
Strengthening bilateral cooperation
Buchan’s arrival comes at a pivotal time as Morocco and the US continue to deepen ties in trade, security, renewable energy, and education. The two nations have also collaborated closely on regional stability and development initiatives in Africa, further solidifying their strategic partnership.
During his Senate confirmation, Buchan emphasized Morocco’s critical role as a “pillar of stability” in the region, citing the country’s strategic location and its importance to American national security. He pledged to bolster economic and security cooperation while addressing shared global challenges.
About Duke Buchan
Born in 1963 in North Carolina, Richard Duke Buchan III is a seasoned businessman, diplomat, and philanthropist. He previously served as the US Ambassador to Spain and Andorra from 2017 to 2021. Buchan holds an economics and Spanish degree from the University of North Carolina and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He also founded Hunter Global Investors, a New York-based investment firm.
As ambassador, Buchan has committed himself to advancing the longstanding security relationship between the US and Morocco, fostering economic partnerships, and contributing to regional stability.
