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Strengthening Arab ties: Nasser Bourita's discussions at the extraordinary summit

In the context of the Extraordinary Arab Summit of the Arab League focused on Palestine, Nasser Bourita, Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, engaged in important discussions on March 4, 2025, in Cairo. His first meeting was with Badr Abdelatty, the Egyptian Foreign Minister, where the two officials......

Morocco-Kazakhstan visa exemption to boost trade, tourism, and cooperation

Morocco and Kazakhstan have announced that their visa exemption agreement will officially take effect on March 19. This milestone positions Morocco as the first African country to enact such an agreement with Kazakhstan, reflecting the strengthening of bilateral ties between the two nations. The agreement,......

France’s divided map of Morocco sparks diplomatic debate

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has ignited controversy by sharing a divided map of Morocco on his Instagram account, just months after announcing a shift in how France represents Morocco’s borders in its official communications. The map, which separates Morocco from the Sahara,......

Morocco and Kazakhstan Enforce Visa Exemption Agreement

Rabat – Morocco and Kazakhstan have announced the upcoming enforcement of their Visa Exemption Agreement for holders of ordinary passports. During a visit to Rabat by Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Murat Nurtleu, at the invitation of Morocco’s Minister......

Strengthening Global Protection: Mr. Hilale’s Meeting with UN Secretary-General on R2P

In New York, Moroccan Ambassador to the UN Omar Hilale met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, accompanied by his counterparts from Guatemala and Luxembourg, co-chairs of the UN Friends of the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) Group. The meeting focused on the R2P agenda and the upcoming commemoration......

Kazakh Foreign Minister Praises King Mohammed VI’s Visionary Leadership

Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Murat Nurtleu, expressed admiration on Friday in Rabat for the royal initiatives launched by King Mohammed VI aimed at promoting peace, stability, and socio-economic development in Africa. Nurtleu also highlighted the various reforms......

US proposal to Spain in 2002 on territorial dispute with Morocco

In 2002, Washington proposed to Madrid the return of the Zaffarine Islands and other territories to Morocco, according to newly revealed information. Federico Trillo, Spain's former Minister of Defense (2000-2004, Popular Party), disclosed that the United States had offered to mediate between Spain......

Cabo Verde and Morocco strengthen ties with focus on cooperation and development

Cabo Verde’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Regional Integration, José Filomeno de Carvalho Dias Monteiro, recently visited Morocco, underscoring the deepening partnership between Rabat and Praia. The visit aligns with the vision of HM King Mohammed VI to enhance Morocco’s......

French Senate president highlights Morocco's Sahara autonomy plan as "self-evident truth"

French Senate President Gérard Larcher has described France's evolving position on the Sahara issue as "self-evident, a fundamental truth," during a meeting in Laayoune on Monday evening. Speaking before Mohamed Ould Errachid, President of the House of Councilors, and regional governors......

Morocco’s king extends warm congratulations to Kuwait’s emir on national day

On the occasion of Kuwait’s National Day, His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco has extended heartfelt congratulations to Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait. This message highlights the enduring friendship and diplomatic ties between the two nations. In his......

France signals consular presence in Morocco’s Sahara region

During a visit to Laâyoune, in the heart of Morocco’s Sahara region, Gérard Larcher, president of the French Senate, announced on Monday, February 24, the forthcoming establishment of a "consular orientation" in the area. This move signifies a notable shift in the dynamics......

Trump’s foreign policy sparks Spanish fears over Ceuta and Melilla

Spanish media outlets are abuzz with speculation and concern over the potential implications of Donald Trump’s second presidency for Spain’s North African enclaves, Ceuta and Melilla. Drawing parallels to Trump’s 2020 recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara, Spanish publications......

Gérard Larcher’s historic Morocco visit: France’s first parliamentary trip to Laayoune

The French Senate confirmed yesterday that its president, Gérard Larcher, will embark on an official visit to Morocco from February 23 to 26, marking a significant milestone in Franco-Moroccan relations. This visit includes a groundbreaking stop in Laayoune, making it France’s first parliamentary......