Israel, Morocco agree to exchange ambassadors, open embassies
The move will mark the first time Morocco and Israel have exchanged ambassadors.
On Wednesday, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa ar of Israel, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, and U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz convened a trilateral diplomatic summit in New York. The primary objective of this summit was to outline a series of measures aimed at enhancing the relationship between Israel and Morocco, in alignment with the Abraham Accords.
The participating countries reiterated their dedication to several key steps, including elevating diplomatic relations between Israel and Morocco, elevating the status of their respective diplomatic missions to embassies, and appointing ambassadors. It was also announced that Foreign Minister Sa ar would have a separate bilateral meeting with Bourita on the same day.
Regarding economic cooperation, Israel and Morocco have reached an agreement to finalize the investment protection and double taxation avoidance accords by the end of 2026. These agreements aim to encourage mutual investment and bolster economic and business ties between the two nations.
Additionally, both Israel and Morocco have agreed to host reciprocal high-level visits in the forthcoming months.
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