Israel, Morocco, US Diplomats Meet in New York to Bolster Ties
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Israeli, Moroccan, and U.S. diplomats met in New York to advance bilateral relations, agreeing to upgrade diplomatic missions, finalize economic agreements by year-end 2026, and expand direct flights. The meeting followed a reception celebrating the Abraham Accords.
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- Israel and Morocco will upgrade diplomatic ties to embassies.
- Economic agreements on investment and taxation to be finalized by end of 2026.
- Direct flights between Israel and Morocco to expand soon.
- US facilitated the trilateral meeting to strengthen regional peace.
- Reciprocal visits by high-ranking officials are scheduled.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar met with his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita and U.S. Representative to the UN Mike Waltz in New York for a trilateral meeting. A separate one-on-one meeting also took place between Saar and Bourita. The diplomats affirmed their commitment to concrete steps for advancing Israeli-Moroccan relations, including elevating diplomatic ties by upgrading their respective representative offices to embassies and appointing ambassadors.
Both nations also agreed to finalize agreements on investment protection and the prevention of double taxation by the end of 2026. These accords are expected to facilitate mutual investments and foster economic and business connections. Additionally, the parties discussed expanding direct flights, with Moroccan airlines set to join the routes in the coming weeks.
The officials coordinated a schedule for reciprocal visits by high-ranking Israeli and Moroccan representatives in the upcoming months. Israel expressed gratitude to the United States for its leadership in promoting peace and security, which facilitated the trilateral gathering.
The meeting occurred the day after a reception hosted by Mike Waltz to mark the sixth anniversary of the Abraham Accords, attended by representatives from the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Israel, and the U.S.
Foreign Minister Saar highlighted the deep historical roots of friendship between the Moroccan and Jewish people. He stated that a signed declaration outlines specific actions for developing bilateral relations for the benefit of both nations, and both sides are committed to its implementation.
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