Keywords: Diplomacy


China rebukes New Zealand after parliamentary remarks trigger diplomatic dispute

Relations between China and New Zealand have come under renewed strain after comments made in the New Zealand Parliament by Foreign Minister Winston Peters prompted a formal diplomatic protest from Beijing. The dispute emerged following a heated parliamentary exchange in which Peters directed controversial......

His Majesty King Mohammed VI delivers Throne Day address to the Nation

On the occasion of the 27th anniversary of his accession to the Throne of his Glorious Ancestors, His Majesty King Mohammed VI delivered his annual Throne Day address to the Moroccan people. Below is the full text of the Royal Speech: "Praise be to God. May peace and blessings be upon the Prophet,......

Throne Day 2026: Key messages from HM King Mohammed VI's Throne Speech

On the occasion of the 27th anniversary of his accession to the Throne of his illustrious ancestors,HM King Mohammed VI delivered his traditional Throne Speech, outlining Morocco's main priorities and strategic direction for the years ahead. In an address marked by confidence and a call for collective......

Guterres to convene new Cyprus talks as UN seeks path toward settlement

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced plans to organize a new multi-party meeting aimed at finding a way forward in efforts to resolve the long-running division of Cyprus, a conflict that has remained unresolved for more than five decades. Speaking in Nicosia on Wednesday, Guterres......

Trump describes meetings with Netanyahu and Zelensky as positive

US President Donald Trump has described his separate meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington as positive, while providing few details about the discussions. In two separate posts on his Truth Social platform, Trump said his meeting......

King Mohammed VI's vision strengthens Morocco's role as a regional and global actor

The strategic vision of King Mohammed VI has enabled Morocco to strengthen its position as a key regional and international actor, according to Carlos Uriarte Sánchez, president of PanEuropa Spain. Speaking to Morocco's Maghreb Arab Press on the occasion of the anniversary of the Throne Day,......

Gulf Cooperation Council discusses Strait of Hormuz security and efforts to ease regional tensions

Foreign ministers from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held a consultative meeting on Tuesday to discuss regional developments, with maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz and efforts to reduce tensions emerging as key topics. The meeting was held via videoconference and brought together the foreign......

Morocco's new Africa strategy shifts from traditional diplomacy to continental influence

Morocco has significantly reshaped its approach to Africa in recent years, moving beyond traditional bilateral diplomacy toward a broader strategy combining economic investment, development cooperation, regional security and religious diplomacy. Under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, the kingdom......

Bulgaria renews support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative in the Moroccan Sahara

Bulgaria has reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative as a potential solution to the long-running Moroccan Sahara dispute, highlighting the growing international backing for the proposal. The position was expressed following a phone conversation between Bulgaria’s Foreign......