Marruecos inaugura la Embajada de Filipinas en Rabat
Morocco continues to strengthen bilateral relations with other countries. Morocco is experiencing a period of rapprochement with other powers and is demonstrating this through economic agreements and the establishment of embassies in its territory. Now, the Moroccan government has just celebrated the opening of a new Embassy of the Philippines, which will be based in the capital, Rabat. The event was presided over by the Philippine Minister of Foreign Affairs himself, Teodoro Locsin Jr. On the Moroccan side. Fouad Yazoug, Director General of Bilateral Relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad, witnessed the opening of this new centre on behalf of the Moroccan government.
"It is a commitment and marks a strong desire of both countries to strengthen bilateral cooperation relations," said the Philippine minister, speaking to the press after inaugurating the building. Yazough also pointed out that this inauguration will open a new path in the relations between the two countries, which have been in existence for years, and with this ceremony it looks like they will continue to extend this friendship.
"We welcome this inauguration, which is a moment of joy for us," said the Moroccan ambassador. In the same way, he also received Leslie J. Baja, who will occupy the building and represent the Philippines in Morocco. "Our full availability to work together for the good of this bilateral relationship," Yazough assured.
This is an opening that will allow the two nations to re-establish a good relationship, as well as to explore the various and different opportunities offered by each of them. In this way, they will try to find points of common interest for both, as well as focus on key areas of cooperation to initiate new forms of trade and investment. Another focus is to stimulate bilateral exchanges and the sharing of experiences so that the two countries can grow in mutual respect and collaboration.
Morocco has embarked on a path of good diplomatic activity. In recent times, the Kingdom has reached out to many countries to start building ties and business, but this is not its only purpose. Western Sahara's autonomy poses a threat to the Maghreb country, and securing allies to support it in resolving the conflict and gaining support for the territory's sovereignty is becoming a key focus of the government's efforts.
One of its most fervent allies in this recognition is the United States. Having one of the world powers backing Morocco is good news for Morocco, as many other countries would follow its lead and recognise the Alawi country as sovereign in the region. The backing of the US comes from the Abraham Accords, where many Arab countries such as Morocco pledged to befriend Israel, while the US would recognise the Kingdom's sovereignty over the Sahara. Moreover, the US has already stressed on several occasions that Morocco rules over the territory, while it has expanded its influence in the North African nation.
Another country that supports the Kingdom is Germany, despite several recent clashes and confrontations over the issue. Even so, Berlin has on several occasions declared its position, which is to support Morocco.
Teodoro Locsin Jr, coinciding with the opening of the Philippine embassy, has been in the Kingdom for several days now, where he has been attending events and cooperation meetings. Aziz Akhannouch, the Moroccan Prime Minister, received him in his office for a second session of political consultations between the two territories.
The two leaders praised the dynamics of this relationship and expressed their mutual desire to start cooperating in various fields. MAP News reports that the two sides want to "take advantage of the opportunities for exchange offered by the geographical situation of the two countries"