Keywords: Diplomatic Relations


Taiwan Resumes Visa Processing for Moroccan Citizens After 81-Day Suspension

Moroccan citizens can once again apply for Taiwanese visas following an 81-day suspension, ending a period of uncertainty triggered by reciprocal restrictions on visa processing between the two sides. Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on October 12 that it had restored normal visa......

Dominican Republic Reaffirms Support for Morocco’s Territorial Integrity and Autonomy Plan at the United Nations

The Dominican Republic has reiterated its support for Morocco’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, backing the Kingdom’s autonomy initiative as a basis for resolving the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara during discussions at the United Nations. Addressing the UN General Assembly’s......

Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Begin Sebta Visit Amid Migration and Diplomatic Tensions

Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia began a politically sensitive visit to Sebta on Tuesday, bringing the Spanish monarchy to the North African enclave amid continuing diplomatic considerations and renewed attention to migration cooperation between Madrid and Rabat. The royal couple was welcomed......

Algeria Seeks Russian Support as UN Considers MINURSO Mandate Renewal

Algeria has engaged Russia diplomatically ahead of the United Nations Security Council’s expected review of the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Moroccan Sahara (MINURSO), with the future scope of the peacekeeping operation emerging as a point of discussion between officials in Moscow......

Eritrea-Ethiopia: Asmara Appeals to the UN Amidst Risk of New Military Escalation

Tensions between Eritrea and Ethiopia have reached a new diplomatic threshold. Asmara has asked the United Nations Security Council to condemn statements from Addis Ababa, which it views as a threat of war, and to adopt deterrent measures to prevent further escalation of the conflict. In a letter addressed......

France Expels Two Nigerien Intelligence Officers Posted at Embassy in Paris

France has expelled two Nigerien intelligence officers assigned to Niger’s embassy in Paris after declaring them persona non grata on September 16, according to a diplomatic source cited in reports published Friday. The decision required both officials to leave French territory. The diplomatic......

Two Iranian Diplomats Expelled from the United States After Refusing to Leave

Two members of the Iranian delegation to the United Nations have been expelled from the United States after remaining in New York beyond the deadline set by American authorities. The case, reported by the American media Axios based on an official source, comes amid ongoing tensions between Washington......

Felipe VI and Queen Letizia set for historic Ceuta and Melilla visit in October

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are set to visit Ceuta and Melilla on October 13 and 14, respectively, marking their first official trip to the two Spanish autonomous cities since Felipe VI ascended the throne in 2014. The announcement comes at a sensitive moment for Spain-Morocco relations, following......

Morocco and Israel agree to upgrade diplomatic missions to full embassies

Morocco and Israel have agreed to take a significant institutional step in their bilateral relationship by upgrading their diplomatic missions to full embassies and appointing ambassadors, following high-level talks in New York. The decision was reached on September 16 during a trilateral meeting involving......