Israel and Morocco Agree to Upgrade Diplomatic Ties, Expand Economic Cooperation
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi met with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Pompeo in New York. They agreed to upgrade diplomatic relations to the ambassadorial level and finalize economic agreements by the end of 2026, alongside expanding direct flights and high-level visits.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel and Morocco will upgrade diplomatic ties to ambassadorial level.
- Economic agreements on investment protection and double taxation are due by end of 2026.
- Direct flights and high-level visits between the countries will be expanded.
- The agreements were made during a trilateral summit in New York.
- U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Pompeo also attended the meeting.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi met with his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita and U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Pompeo in New York. During a trilateral summit, the three nations reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing Israeli-Moroccan relations. Key agreements include upgrading diplomatic ties to the ambassadorial level and appointing ambassadors to both countries.
Ashkenazi stated that Israel and Morocco have agreed to finalize agreements on investment protection and the avoidance of double taxation by the end of 2026. These measures are intended to facilitate mutual investments and boost economic and business connections between the two nations.
Further agreements include expanding direct flights between Israel and Morocco and facilitating reciprocal high-level visits. The meeting underscored a shared desire to deepen the strategic partnership between the two countries.
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