Under the guidance of HM King Mohammed VI, Lalla Joumala Alaoui has played a pivotal role in enhancing the relationship between Morocco and the United States, emphasized David Hamod, President & CEO of NUSACC, in a recent press release.

According to Mr. Hamod, Lalla Joumala Alaoui’s dedication to fostering international understanding has significantly increased Americans’ appreciation for Morocco, a longstanding ally of the United States. He commended her professional and human qualities, recognizing her as an exceptional Moroccan ambassador.

The enduring relationship between Morocco and the United States, rooted in centuries-old ties, has seen continuous growth across various sectors. A shared vision for the future has contributed to the historic recognition in 2022 by Washington of Morocco’s full sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Southern Provinces.

Established in 2004, the ‘Ambassador of the Year’ distinction is awarded annually by the National US-Arab Chamber of Commerce to a member of the Arab diplomatic corps in the USA for their exceptional contributions to U.S.-Arab commercial relations.

The National US-Arab Chamber of Commerce, founded with the mission to promote, support, and strengthen commercial and economic cooperation between the United States and Arab countries, continues to be a key player in fostering diplomatic and economic ties between nations.

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In a recent press briefing following discussions with Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita,  Gambia ‘s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mamadou Tangara, emphatically reiterated his country’s unequivocal support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara.

Tangara underscored Gambia’s unwavering commitment to Morocco, emphasizing their early establishment of a consulate general in Dakhla. He highlighted Gambia’s consistent stance in supporting the Kingdom in safeguarding its territorial integrity and asserting sovereignty over the Sahara.

During the briefing, Tangara took a moment to express gratitude for the “great surge” of solidarity demonstrated by the Moroccan people in the aftermath of the Al Haouz earthquake. He praised the proactive response of the Moroccan people and their mobilization behind His Majesty the King in aiding the earthquake victims and addressing the reconstruction challenges.

This reaffirmation of diplomatic ties and acknowledgment of shared solidarity not only strengthens bilateral relations but also reflects the enduring support between Gambia and Morocco.

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Berlin Summit – Morocco’s Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, Holds Talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation.

Morocco’s Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, engaged in discussions with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin. The meeting, attended by Minister of Economy and Finance Nadia Fettah and HM the King’s Ambassador to Germany Zohour Alaoui, provided a platform to exchange views on shared interests and explore avenues for economic and commercial partnerships.

Both parties expressed satisfaction with the robust partnership between the two countries and addressed current and future challenges. The talks took place ahead of the Head of Government’s participation in the G20 “Compact with Africa” initiative, underscoring the significance of international collaboration.

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Morocco’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the African Union ( AU ) and the UNECA, Mohamed Arrouchi, engaged in discussions on Friday at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa. The talks with AU Commission Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat, centered on fostering cooperation between the Kingdom and the pan-African organization, highlighting key diplomatic efforts for enhanced collaboration.

During the meeting, the two parties delved into Morocco’s noteworthy presence across diverse African Union bodies, emphasizing collaborative efforts between Morocco and the pan-African organization.

In reaffirming Morocco’s steadfast commitment, the diplomat reiterated the Kingdom’s dedication to bolstering collective African initiatives. This commitment aligns with the Royal Vision for collaborative African action, serving the noble causes of Africa and advancing the vital interests of its citizens in peace, security, and development domains.

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In a recent follow-up meeting of the “Tangier Appeal” at the MEDays Forum, five distinguished former African foreign ministers, including David J. Francis, Urbino Botelho, Ezechiel Nibigira, Albert Mabri Toikeusse, and Cheikh Tidiane Gadio, added their signatures to the initiative started on November 4, 2022, in Tangier. This brings the total number of signatories to 23 since its launch a year ago.

The signatories, who previously led the diplomacy of Sierra Leone, Sao Tome & Principe, Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal, initiated regional discussions aimed at expelling the so-called “SADR” from the African Union.

During the meeting, the signatories expressed their satisfaction with the initiative’s continental impact and growing momentum. They reiterated their dedication to working towards the “urgent exclusion” of the non-state entity “SADR” from the African Union.

The commitment in Africa to support Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara was also acknowledged by the signatories. They highlighted the significance of opening new consulates general in Dakhla and Laâyoune, emphasizing the vitality of pan-African dialogue and the shared desire to overcome historical divisions for a prosperous future in Africa.

The signatories applauded UN Security Council Resolution 2703, recognizing that the Sahara conflict requires a just, lasting, and mutually acceptable solution. They endorsed the pragmatic, realistic, and compromise spirit embodied in the Moroccan autonomy plan.

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Affirming their full support for the Moroccan Autonomy Plan as the sole solution for the definitive settlement of the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara, the signatories called for comprehensive adherence from the African and international community. They urged global support to bring an end to the long-standing conflict.

The “Tangier Appeal” signatories reiterated their unwavering commitment to achieving the expulsion of the so-called “SADR” from the African Union. They emphasized that this is a crucial step to restore impartiality and credibility to the Pan-African Organization on the Moroccan Sahara issue.

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On Wednesday in Rabat, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto expressed admiration for the strong cooperative ties between Hungary and Morocco. His praise highlights the robust level of collaboration that exists between the two nations.

During a press conference alongside Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto emphasized the vital role of cooperation between Hungary and Morocco in ensuring the stability of Africa.

Szijjarto also highlighted the growing importance of promoting bilateral economic relations, citing a significant 36% increase in trade last year.

Notably, he announced that Morocco has now become Hungary’s primary trading partner in Africa.

Additionally, Szijjarto mentioned the rising number of Moroccan students benefiting from scholarships in Hungary.

The minister underscored that the foundation of bilateral cooperation lies in mutual respect, emphasizing a shared vision on international issues between the two countries.

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On Wednesday, the Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Peter Szijjarto, underscored Morocco ‘s crucial role as a responsible player and a key partner for Hungary in promoting peace and stability in both the region and Africa. The minister praised Morocco’s significant contributions to fostering cooperation and maintaining a positive influence on the geopolitical landscape.

During a joint press conference with Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, Hungary’s Foreign Minister highlighted the Kingdom’s responsible policy in combating irregular migration.

Szijjarto emphasized Morocco’s unequivocal and resolute stance against terrorism, recognizing it as a factor contributing to illegal migration.

Emphasizing the interdependence of stability and peace between Africa and Europe, the Hungarian minister underscored Morocco’s pivotal role as a key partner for the European Union in ensuring peace and security.

He conveyed Hungary’s appreciation to Morocco for its dedicated efforts in combatting irregular migratory flows.

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During the regional seminar of the Committee of 24 (C-24) for the Caribbean, which is being conducted in Dominica, a number of countries have expressed their support for the UN-sponsored political process aimed at resolving the regional conflict over the Moroccan Sahara.

While praising Morocco’s efforts, Chile’s delegate underlined his country’s support for a “peaceful solution, using the diplomatic resolution procedures established by the United Nations,” in order to put an end to the long-running conflict.

Syria, for its part, argued in front of the C-24 members for diplomacy and discussion as a basis for resolving the conflict.

“We truly hope that all parties to this dispute participate in constructive discussions to establish a reasonable and permanent settlement,” the Syrian representative said, adding that his nation supports UN efforts to find a mutually acceptable political solution to the Sahara issue.

In a similar spirit, Indonesia underlined its support for the UN efforts to establish a “fair, durable, and mutually acceptable political settlement” to the Sahara conflict, particularly under the auspices of the Secretary-General.

Indonesia also backs the Security Council’s demands for a “realistic, attainable, and long-term solution to this situation” in its resolutions.

The C24 regional meeting for the Caribbean is taking place in the backdrop of the Kingdom’s diplomatic victories, which have sanctified the Moroccan character of the Sahara.

These include the United States’ acknowledgment of Morocco’s complete sovereignty over its southern regions, as well as the creation of 24 general consulates in Laâyoune and Dakhla.

The UN meeting also comes just a few months after the Royal Armed Forces’ nonviolent intervention, which made it possible to secure the free movement of persons and commodities in Guergarate once and for all.

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Richard Norland, the US Ambassador and Special Envoy to Libya, stated Monday in Rabat that his nation valued Morocco’s “constructive” role in helping Libya’s democratic process.

However, Mr. Richard Norland said in a statement to the press after meeting with Mr. Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, that “Morocco’s role in the region to support the political series in Libya is very constructive,” and that the US is “very grateful for that.”

Thus, the US envoy described his talks with Mr. Bourita as “quite fruitful,” saying that they covered “a wide range of subjects,” including “the upcoming Libyan elections in December. “

“The moment has come to put in place the constitutional and legal framework so that these elections can take place in the month of December,” Mr. Norland continued.

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Yaïr Lapid, the Israeli foreign minister, announced today that he and his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, discussed “points of concern” related to the Algerian-Iranian rapprochement.

“We discussed Algeria’s role in the Sahara case but the arms agreements were not discussed, Lapid said in response to a press query concerning Israel’s position on the Sahara and arms deals.

“With the two-State solution, there are currently obstacles in the restoration of negotiations between the parties, due to the Palestinian division (the West Bank and Gaza) as well as the structure of the Israeli Government,” the Israeli source stated.

However, a number of journalists who attended the meeting stated that rigorous protocols were in place.

They were controlled and checked in three steps (first, checking the national card, then verifying the national card and vaccination, and last, inspecting the journalists and their baggage), which enraged a lot of Moroccan colleagues, notably the Israeli side’s treatment of them.

On Thursday, Israeli Foreign Minister Yaïr Lapid stated that Moroccan and Israeli diplomats have achieved a deal to open the two nations’ embassies within the next two months.

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