After being recalled in September 2022 owing to claims of sexual harassment, David Govrin, the former head of the Israeli liaison office in Rabat, has now formally taken up his old position.

Following an investigation in Israel, Govrin has been exonerated of all accusations.

On Twitter over the weekend, Govrin announced his return to his position as the head of the Israeli liaison office in Rabat, expressing his joy and commitment to once again fortify and improve bilateral ties.

“Don’t cheer for lies if you can’t express the truth. In a tweet that was accompanied by a picture of himself and his wife grinning, Govrin stated, “I am thrilled to return to my second home, Morocco, to accomplish my noble tasks aimed at deepening and valorizing the ties between our two countries.

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In response to accusations of sexual harassment, corruption, and favoritism, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs chose to summon Govrin on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.

Additionally, he was suspected of giving a friend permission to plan diplomatic gatherings even though she had no official title within the liaison office.

Govrin had previously denied these accusations on his Twitter account.

Shai Cohen, the head of the Israeli liaison office in Rabat, made the announcement about Govrin’s return during a news conference scheduled to mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Israeli state.

Cohen noted that the relationship between Morocco and Israel is founded on ongoing diplomatic cooperation and is not dependent on any particular individuals.

Govrin’s duties were temporarily taken over by Shai Cohen and Alona Fisher Kamm, a former ambassador to Serbia.

An important step has been taken in the ongoing diplomatic relationship between the two countries with the news of his return.

David Govrin has held a number of Middle East-related roles in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in addition to serving as Israel’s ambassador to Egypt. After Rabat and Tel Aviv resumed diplomatic ties in February 2021, he was appointed to his position in Morocco.

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David Govrin, the head of the Israeli liaison office in Rabat, will reportedly soon return to work there, according to Israeli media.

Following the conclusion of the Public Service Commission’s investigation into the official’s alleged sexual harassment, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to send the ambassador to Morocco once more.

In a few months, the former Israeli ambassador to Egypt is reportedly planning to travel back to Morocco.

Govrin had been accused of sexual harassment, sexual assault, and allegedly making erroneous decisions while working in the liaison office.

Govrin defended himself by stating that the incident was really more of a disagreement between him and a security guard at the mission, and he called the accusations “manufactured.”

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The Twelfth edition of the “E-SISTEP 2021” international trade fair for procurement subcontracting and partnerships started on Casablanca Tuesday under the theme “industry at the  heart of economic development”.

This edition, which runs until October 07 and is organized in digital format on the initiative of the Federation of the Metallurgical, Mechanical, and Electromechanical Industry (FIMME), is part of the dynamic of digital transformation that continues to accelerate, particularly in terms of industry and innovation.

This event, which attracts nearly 2,000 exhibitors, speakers, and visitors from eight countries, provides an opportunity to discuss topics such as digitization and its role in the metallurgical, mechanical, and electromechanical industries (IMME), as well as the emergence of IMME 4.0 and its significance in enhancing industrial companies’ competitiveness.

The E-SISTEP aims to bring Moroccan and foreign enterprises together in order to renew the sector and contribute to its resurrection because of its international scale. It allows Western corporations to explore new markets while also allowing Moroccan and African businesses to shine on a global scale.

In a statement to MAP, FIMME President Tarik Aitri said, “This edition is distinguished by a scientific and technical program that will take place over three days in the form of seminars, panels, and round tables and will be an opportunity for participants to exchange their know-how and knowledge.” Several hot topics in the industry will be tackled, he said, mentioning industry 4.0, decarbonization, and the utilization of green energy as examples.

For his part, the Vice-President of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM), Mohamed Bachiri, underlined the importance of taking stock, through this fair, on the issues binding the various industrial federations and examining the opportunities aimed at developing Moroccan industry.

Mr. Bachiri, who emphasized the Kingdom’s progress in terms of industrialization, particularly in the automobile and aeronautics industries, emphasized the importance of promoting “Made in Morocco” and adapting Moroccan companies to the logic of Industry 4.0, which will allow advanced technologies to be integrated into production processes.

يعتبر اللقاء اليوم اول مؤتمر رسمي تشارك فيه شركات اسرائيلية، حيث يشكل خطوة مهمة في تطوير العلاقات الاقتصادية والصناعية بين البلدين ويمهد الطريق لزيارة وزيرة الاقتصاد الإسرائيلية المرتقبة في بضع اسابيع الى المغرب. pic.twitter.com/GFgO3uMYrQ

— Dr. David Govrin (@DavidGovrin) October 5, 2021

The 12th edition of E-SISTEP, organized by the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and the Green and Digital Economy, was highlighted by the presence of David Govrin, Head of the Israel Liaison Office in Morocco, and Lawrence Randolph, Consul General of the United States of America in Casablanca, who attended the show alongside Moroccan and international industrialists from Germany, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

The FIMME, which was founded in 1951, intends to bring together all of the synergies necessary for the efficient operation and expansion of IMMEs, and works to promote and develop the sector on a daily basis.

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The Israeli government is preparing for the official opening of its embassy in Rabat, Morocco’s capital, in the coming days.

Decidedly, Tel Aviv unveiled the staff of its Moroccan embassy in Rabat, where Eyal David, Israel’s Deputy Ambassador to Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, has been invited to serve as Deputy Ambassador.

Ambassador David Govrin, a distinguished diplomat who previously served as Egypt’s Ambassador Extraordinary, has been reappointed.

And there’s also Eyal David, a young diplomat with Moroccan ancestry.

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However, following the reopening of communication channels between the two nations, this appointment demonstrates Israel’s strong interest in the strengthening of its relations with Morocco.

The Israeli Foreign Minister is expected to visit Rabat at the start of this week to attend the inauguration of his country’s embassy in the Kingdom, before the Moroccan side does the same in Tel Aviv later this week.

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