New Diplomatic Appointment in Morocco
In a significant diplomatic move, Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed Igor Belyaev as the new ambassador of Russia to Morocco, succeeding Vladimir Baïbakov. This announcement was made on May 19, 2026, when Putin signed a decree that has been officially published on the Russian legal information portal under the reference number 334. Belyaev's appointment reflects Russia's ongoing diplomatic engagements in North Africa.
Background of Igor Belyaev
Born on May 6, 1967, Igor Belyaev has a rich background in international relations, having graduated from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) in 1989 and later from the Diplomatic Academy of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2002. Throughout his career, he has focused primarily on Middle Eastern and North African affairs. His previous roles include serving as a counselor at the Russian embassy in Syria from 2003 to 2008, and later as the head of division and deputy director of the Middle East and North Africa Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 2009 to 2017. Belyaev was appointed as the ambassador to Algeria in July 2017, a position he held until May 2022, after which he returned to Moscow before being designated for the Moroccan post.
As reported by fr.le360.ma.
