Morocco’s Ambassador to Washington Holds Talks with US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs

Morocco’s ambassador to the United States, Youssef Amrani, was received Tuesday at the State Department in Washington by the Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, Barbara Leaf. During this first working meeting, held in the presence of their respective teams, the two officials welcomed the excellent centuries-old and multifaceted relations between Morocco and the United States and discussed the means to further deepen and diversify these ties. The discussions also focused on the importance of building on achievements and exploring innovative cooperation mechanisms in the view of matching the common ambition of a strengthened political dialogue and strategic partnership. The talks, which also touched on regional and international issues, have resulted in a broad convergence of views highlighting the desire of the two countries to deepen their joint action in order to promote peace, security and stability in Africa and the Middle East. The discussions focused on the identification of synergies that could enhance initiatives regarding global issues of common interest and the promotion of shared prosperity.