Israel and Morocco Strengthen Diplomatic Ties
In a significant move towards enhancing bilateral relations, Israel and Morocco have announced plans to open embassies in each other’s countries. This development was confirmed by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs following a meeting between the foreign ministers of both nations in New York, facilitated by American representatives. The joint statement from the meeting underscored the commitment of Israel, Morocco, and the United States to a series of measures aimed at fortifying diplomatic relations. These measures include the elevation of their diplomatic missions to the status of embassies, along with the appointment of ambassadors to enhance official representation.
This progression in diplomatic relations follows the normalization of ties between Israel and Morocco in December 2020 under the Abraham Accords, a landmark series of agreements that sought to establish peaceful relations between Israel and several Arab nations with the support of Washington. The establishment of embassies is seen as a crucial step in solidifying these relations further and fostering cooperation across various sectors between the two nations.
As reported by rfi.fr.
