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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Morocco made history by defeating Spain in the round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup on Tuesday (0-0, 3-0). Following the game, a Moroccan journalist used the press conference to express his gratitude to coach Walid Regragui and goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.

For a few moments, he set aside his press card to express his joy, pride, and gratitude on behalf of a whole people. During Walid Regragui and Yassine Bounou’s press conference following the Atlas Lions’ World Cup 2022 victory over Spain on Tuesday, a Moroccan journalist was noticed. The reporter, clearly moved, paid a passionate tribute to Morocco’s coach and heroic goalkeeper.

“I am a Moroccan journalist, but I will speak in English so that all the journalists present in the room can understand what I am going to say”.

He introduced, before launching into a fiery speech: “Yassine and Walid, today you have written history. I have no questions, I just want to thank you. I want to thank you because it had never been done in Moroccan soccer. You have regained the confidence of a whole generation of Moroccans. Forty million Moroccans are happy today.”Said the journalist.

“I have tears in my eyes,” he continued, “thank you coach Walid, thank you Yassine Bounou for everything you have done,” he added, as the Sevilla goalkeeper and his national coach stared in amazement. “You have now written Morocco’s history ! I speak with tears in my eyes. Because, seriously, you have written Morocco’s history. Thank you very much.”

Finally, Bounou, Regragui, and a large portion of the press room applauded the speech. “The English is good,” the goalkeeper started joking, looking at the journalist in question.

Morocco is preparing to face Portugal in the World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday at 4 p.m., after defeating Spain in the first quarterfinal of its history. Looking for a place in the final four.

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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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