David Fischer, a former American ambassador to Morocco, applauded the State of Israel’s decision to acknowledge Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara region and emphasized the emerging worldwide consensus about the Kingdom’s legal claims to its southern provinces.

The former American ambassador told MAP that this is more evidence of the strength of ties between Morocco and Israel and welcomed the support given to the Moroccanness of the Sahara by many important countries, including Spain and many others in Europe and internationally.

He added that this State decision, which reflects the illustrious relationships that Morocco, Israel, and the United States have consistently cultivated, will strengthen regional stability, prosperity, and peace.

According to a statement by the Royal Office, HM King Mohammed VI has received a letter from Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of the State of Israel, in which he brought to the Sovereign’s Very High Attention Israel’s decision to “recognize the sovereignty of Morocco over the territory of Western Sahara.”

The Israeli Prime Minister emphasized that his nation’s stance will be “reflected in all relevant acts and documents of the Israeli Government” with regard to this.

He also emphasized that the United Nations, other regional and international organizations to which Israel belongs, as well as those nations with which Israel maintains diplomatic relations, will be informed of the decision.

The Israeli Prime Minister noted in his letter to the Sovereign that his nation is actively considering “the opening of a consulate in the city of Dakhla” as part of carrying out this sovereign decision.

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Former US Ambassador to Morocco David Fischer calls for increased foreign investment in the Kingdom. He delivered a speech at the Davos summit.

David T. Fischer, a retired diplomat and former US ambassador to Morocco, continues to defend the Kingdom as the West’s most credible partner in Africa. David T. Fischer called for investment in Morocco at the Davos Summit, which began on January 18.

He stated on Twitter that Morocco is the gateway to trade in this part of the world (Africa). Morocco, with its ports and free trade agreements throughout Africa and the EU, can and will be the dealmaker».

Morocco is the gateway to trade in this part of the world. With its ports and free trade agreements throughout Africa and the EU, Morocco can and will be the deal makers. It was great to see Aziz Akhannouch take a leading role in Davos. Go Morocco! More trade. Go Morocco!

— David T. Fischer (@DavidTFischer) January 19, 2023

«It was great to see Aziz Akhannouch take the lead in Davos. Morocco, please! More commerce. «Go Morocco!» writes the former US diplomat.

Remember that Morocco is represented at the Davos Economic Forum by the Chief Executive. In his speech on Wednesday, January 18, Aziz Akhannouch stated that Morocco has all the assets necessary to turn the challenges of the economic situation into opportunities in collaboration with its partners.

‘Its geostrategic potential, at the crossroads of Europe, the Atlantic, and Africa, favorably positions it in the reorganization of global value chains,’ he said.

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The head of National Security Directorate and General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance Abdellatif Hammouchi, received on Monday, January 18, US Ambassador in Rabat, David T. Fischer and his wife Jennifer, this visit came just two days before the end of his duties in Morocco.

The visit took place in the headquarters of General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance in Rabat. Fischer expressed his pride of the role he played in the issue of Sahara, as he is the first ambassador of the United States to visit the southern provinces of Morocco, he also showed his gratitude to Morocco praising the excellent level of cooperation between the kingdom and the US in various fields, especially security, counterterrorism and transnational crimes.

During this friendly visit, David Fischer praised the efforts made by Morocco, he described the country literally as “safe and promising “, he also wished more prosperity and progress for Moroccan people.

It is good to mention that the official duties of the ambassador will end on January 20, 2020 in conjunction with the inauguration of the new US administration.

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David Fischer in his last press conference in Rabat declared that “by joining the Abraham Accords and reforging its partnership with Israel, Morocco is helping stabilize the region, while also opening commercial opportunities.”

He further explained that the fact that Morocco and Israel have reopened their trade offices, Israel and Morocco will soon open their Embassies in both countries soon.

Fischer further added that “nobody woke up in the morning and said let’s do this (open embassies)” But he affirmed that being a businessman, he fully knows that when it is time to the deal, the deal is done.

On their part, businesspeople and investors in Israel are reaching out to their counterparts in Morocco seeking to business there.

Furthermore, the Abraham Accords will further foster other economic growth for years to come. A case in point is Tourism which is expected to flourish as numerous Jews of Moroccan origin are eager to reunite ties with their old memories which they greatly value and reminisce over.

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David Fischer, US ambassador to Morocco, affirmed in his last press conference today in Rabat, that “Moroccans often ask for more English instruction in schools, because they understand the importance of English in today’s world.”

Fischer reiterated his will and support for encouraging English instruction in Moroccan public schools through providing Morocco’s youth with an invaluable asset for their future in the modern economy.

He further added that in close partnership with the Ministry of Education, USAID was able to obtain record amount of funding for English instruction in public schools in Morocco.

Fischer further added that the Embassy has also provided online professional development courses to cover 550 public sector English language educators across Morocco through the U.S. government’s Virtual English Language Fellow Program.

Fischer grabbed the chance to explain how “Reading for Success” program has significantly improved reading skills for Moroccan primary school students; thus, reaching over 4 million students during this past year in partnership with the Ministry of Education.

On the other hand, Fischer explained the US support for vocational training. A case in point is the partnerships and funding with the Moroccan government to enhance the production of traditional Moroccan silver jewelry. Courses will be offered in partnership with the Ministry of Education throughout the public school system.

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In the presence of the United States ambassador to Morocco David Fischer and his wife, the Minister of Foreign affairs Nacer Bourita, the Wali of Laâyoune Dakhla region and virtually government official Adam Boehler, an official visit was held this morning Sunday 10th January in Dakhla for the opening of an American consulate as a wavering support.

David Fischer expressed his interest in Dakhla describing it as elegant and beautiful. Mentioning the hospitality and warmth of the citizens, he also expressed his appreciation and pride for being the first ambassador ever to be in Dakhla, feel the Moroccan soil and to take this historical friendship further.

Moroccan FM Nasser Bourita stated the importance of today’s visit to the southern provinces after the historical inevitable and obvious statement made by Donald Trump where a recognition proclamation of Moroccan Sahara has been signed as a result of months of negotiations and that Morocco has the only just and lasting solution to resolve the faith of its territory.

“Every US president since Bill Clinton Has supported the Moroccan autonomy as a path to peace” said David Fischer, not denying that the US has been investing in the future of the southern region of Morocco since President Obama, focusing on job creation and strengthening civil society.

David Schenker in this visit, takes trumps proclamation and makes it a reality expanding the presence of the US government in the southern provinces. His majesty’s vision and Constant communication for the friendship that is made clear in recent meetings laid the path for today’s visit, “I give my sincere thanks to the king Mohammed VI without whom, from dedication to the US-Moroccan
friendship, this wouldn’t be possible and that was essential to make today’s visit possible” declared David Fischer.

The opening of the US consulate in Dakhla is also a starting point of future investments and part of the development and recognition of Morocco’s autonomy as Nacer Bourita affirmed, and what his Majesty King Mohammed VI aspired to within the framework of the new development model of the southern
provinces.

After a meeting with all of the ambassadors in Washington to explain the Moroccan situation, maps got updated to include southern provinces as part of the Moroccan soil all over US administration.

This position reinforces Morocco’s stand for the Sahara case. This support is part of an international dynamic for the integrality of the Moroccan Sahara, and Morocco will react rigorously to any threat to the safety of the country and its citizens.

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On Sunday, January 10^th, Jerome L. Sherman, Press Attaché of the US Embassy in Rabat, described the visit of US officials to Dakhla city as a historic one adding that it is the first time a US ambassador to Morocco visits Dakhla. The visit aims at starting the process of establishing a consulate in Dakhla and shows the US commitment to the economic development of the region.

He mentioned in a statement to Morocco Telegraph expressing how the choice of Dakhla as a chosen city is due to the potential the US has seen in it as a city with promising future and a fertile land for huge investments.

Jerome further added that its geographical position and the extensive care it has been given positions it as a gateway to Africa. He further applauded HM King Mohammed VI great efforts and vision in promoting Morocco’s territorial integrity which He has been “very successful at doing”.

He also pointed out His Majesty’s investments in relationships that Morocco has with countries in Africa and Europe in terms of free trade agreements making of Dakhla the gateway for trade and economic development.

Jerome L. Sherman declared that “the United States has free trade agreement with Morocco which is the only country in Africa that has free trade agreement with the United States”. Adding “it’s more than a visit”. “This is the first step”, he says, of a long process.

He speaks of the opportunity people will have thanks to opening a consulate in Dakhla; “having a consulate here is an opportunity to have people on the ground to work with local officials and leaders,” and to find ways which will allow the US to develop and cooperate with them.

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