Bilateral Relations

US Secretary Clinton arrives in Morocco for G-8, MENA forum

2009-11-01

Morocco and current G-8 chair Italy will host the 6th Forum for the Future on Monday (November 2nd) in Marrakech. US Secretary of State Hillary Clint...
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Spain pledges support to Mauritania

2009-10-30

Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero on Wednesday (October 28th) assured visiting Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz of his...
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Morocco, Libya sign co-operation agreements

2009-10-28

A set of agreements inked last week in Rabat tightened ties between Morocco and Libya.
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Palestinian president visits Morocco

2009-10-27

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Morocco on Monday (October 26th), MAP reported. Abbas will hold bilateral talks with King Mohammed VI...
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Algeria, UK to sign defence accord

2009-10-26

After four years of intense negotiations, Algeria and the UK are expected to sign a defence co-operation agreement during a two-day Algiers visit beg...
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Morocco, Libya ink new accords

2009-10-25

Morocco and Libya signed several co-operation agreements at the conclusion of the 8th session of the Moroccan-Libyan High Joint Commission on Friday...
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Morocco, Libya open 8th High Joint Commission

2009-10-23

Relations with Libya are a "fundamental pillar" of regional economic integration, Moroccan Prime Minister Abbas El Fassi said Thursday (October 22nd)...
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Mauritanian president to visit France

2009-10-21

Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz will make his first state visit to France next week, ANI reported on Tuesday (October 20th). The trip m...
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Canada's foreign minister wraps up visit to Tripoli

2009-10-21

Canadian Foreign Minister Lawrence Cannon wrapped up a two-day visit to Tripoli on Tuesday (October 20th), JANA reported. Talks with Libyan officials...
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Morocco, Catalonia ties focus of Barcelona mayor visit

2009-10-20

Barcelona Mayor Jordi Hereu arrived in Morocco on Monday (October 19th) for a four-day visit aimed at strengthening political, economic and cultural...
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Mauritania, France begin first-ever bilateral security session

2009-10-06

Officials from the defence, interior and foreign ministries of Mauritania and France met Monday (October 5th) in Nouakchott for a first-ever bilatera...
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Spanish FM Moratinos begins Mauritania visit

2009-10-05

Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos will arrive in Nouakchott on Monday (October 5th) for bilateral talks with Mauritanian President Moha...
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Bouteflika concludes Cuba visit; FM notes positive bilateral relations

2009-10-01

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika left Cuba on Wednesday (September 30th) after holding bilateral talks with Cuban leader Raul Castro. Speaking...
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Spanish FM to visit Mauritania

2009-09-30

Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos is expected to arrive in Nouakchott on October 5th, ANI reported on Tuesday (September 29th). Illegal...
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Algeria, UK to discuss military, defence issues

2009-09-29

A British Defence Ministry delegation will visit Algeria in the next few days to discuss military co-operation, Algerian Ambassador to London Mohamed...
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Algerian energy officials discuss new projects with Montenegro

2009-09-29

Algerian Energy Minister Chakib Khelil led a delegation of Sonatrach and Sonelgaz officials to Montenegro on Monday (September 28th) for two-days of...
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Touareg leader seeks Algerian aid to rejoin Mali peace talks

2009-09-28

Touareg rebel leader Ibrahim Ag Bahanga travelled to Algeria from Libya to rejoin ongoing peace talks with the Malian government, local and internati...
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Bouteflika begins visit to Cuba

2009-09-28

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika will arrive in Cuba on Monday (September 28th) for bilateral talks with his Cuban counterpart, Raúl Castro, E...
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ASA Summit; Libya, Venezuela to sign accords, Bouteflika calls for UN reform

2009-09-27

Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will sign eight co-operation agreements on Monday (September 28th). The heads of st...
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Bouteflika, UN chief meet in New York

2009-09-23

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon met with Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, Foreign Minister Mourad Medelci and African Affairs Mi...
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Morocco, Chile discuss economic co-operation

2009-09-15

Moroccan and Chilean officials met Monday (September 14th) in Rabat to discuss strengthening bilateral ties, MAP reported, noting that economic co-op...
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Diplomatic tension eases between Morocco and Libya

2009-09-14

The presence of Polisario leader Mohamed Abdelaziz at Libya's 40th anniversary celebrations sparked a diplomatic spat between the host country and Morocco, but leaders from both sides say the issue is now behind them.
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Diplomats end Mauritania trip and urge trade partners to offer aid

2009-09-13

A team of African diplomats concluded their visit to Mauritania on Thursday (September 10th) by calling for Mauritania's bilateral and multilateral t...
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Kadhafi, US Senators hold bi-lateral talks in Tripoli

2009-08-16

Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi on Thursday welcomed a United States congressional delegation for two days of bi-lateral discussions, the Tripoli Post r...
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Tunisia, Algeria agree on tighter ties

2009-08-07

Two of the Arab Maghreb's key players, Tunisia and Algeria, have agreed to deepen their relations around several key economic, political, and migration matters.
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Solar energy: Morocco's bright – and green – idea

2009-11-06

Tapping sunlight for power may allow Morocco to spark economic development, cut its reliance on foreign energy sources, and safeguard the environment.

Algerians snap up souvenirs ahead of World Cup qualifier

2009-11-06

The impending Algeria vs. Egypt match has galvanised entrepreneurs in Algeria, who are making a quick sell of souvenirs and regalia of the national team.

Somali instability worries Maghreb neighbours

2009-11-05

As radical groups in Somalia grow in power, new concerns are mounting in the Maghreb about how to keep young people from adopting extremist ideologies.

Forum for the Future examines Middle East peace, economic challenges

2009-11-05

Top government officials from G-8 and MENA states met with other international delegates in Morocco to discuss pressing regional and global issues.

RSF blast arrest of Tunisian journalist

2009-11-04

Tunisian authorities are charging Taoufik Ben Brik, a journalist and critic of the government, with committing crimes ranging from defamation to assault.
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