Morocco and North Macedonia to Deepen Political and Economic Dialogue

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The meeting marked the first visit of a Moroccan Foreign Minister to North Macedonia.

Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Burita visited Skopje for talks with his North Macedonian counterpart, Timco Mucunski. The meeting marked the first visit of a Moroccan Foreign Minister to North Macedonia.

The ministers said they discussed deepening the political dialogue between the two countries and developing a partnership in the areas of economy, tourism, culture, and infrastructure.

Mucunski said North Macedonia and Morocco “share common strategic values,” including with the European Union, which Skopje is hoping to join. He underlined the relationship that Morocco has with the EU, the US, and the UK, as Morocco has with these countries. That, he said, could lead to building a good strategic relationship between the two countries.

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Burita and Mucunski said they are working to establish direct flights between the two countries, a step expected to improve communication and trade. They also reaffirmed their support for the UN-led process for Western Sahara, highlighting a 2007 Moroccan initiative for autonomy as a credible basis for a solution.