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Morocco at Heart of British Operators' Agenda, Moroccan Diplomat
London - Morocco has become at the heart of the British operators' agenda as a true partner, a country that is open to business and a hub in the Mediterranean region, Morocco's ambassador to Britain, Chrifa Lalla Joumala Alaoui, said Monday in London.

Welcome Address By Her Highness Princess Lalla Joumala Alaoui

L'OMI, une organisation internationale au service de la sécurité et de l'efficacité de la navigation sur des océans propres

Londres, 26/04/10- L'organisation maritime internationale, qui abrite du 26 au 30 avril une importante conférence sur la pollution marine, sous la présidence de l'ambassadeur du Maroc au Royaume-Uni, Chrifa Lalla Joumala Alaoui, se veut un cadre pour le renforcement de la sécurité et de l'efficacité de la navigation sur des océans propres.

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London Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthen Economic Cooperation with Morocco 21/06/2010 London - The British government on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen relations of cooperation with Morocco in all fields.    "The British government is committed to working closely with Morocco" to strengthen these relations, Under Secretary of State at the Foreign Office Alistair Burt said

L'OMI, une organisation internationale au service de la sécurité et de l'efficacité de la navigation sur des océans propres 26/04/2010 Londres, 26/04/10- L'organisation maritime internationale, qui abrite du 26 au 30 avril une importante conférence sur la pollution marine, sous la présidence de l'ambassadeur du Maroc au Royaume-Uni, Chrifa Lalla Joumala Alaoui, se veut un cadre pour le renforcement de la sécurité et de l'efficacité de la navigation sur des océans propres.

Morocco: Competitive Advantage for Emerging Industries 08/04/2010 Morocco (Casablanca) - His Majesty King Mohammed VI chaired the opening ceremony of the first Moroccan National Industry Conference. The conference is organized by Moroccan Ministry of Industry, Trade and New Technologies in partnership with the Moroccan Companies Confederation (CGEM) and Moroccan Banks Association (GPBM).

Investing in Morocco’s Agriculture, Textiles and Auto Industries 26/03/2010 Morocco operates a successful market economy that has long been noted for its openness to foreign investment. It has pursued a policy of gradual but consistent reform to improve the general business environment. It is open to foreign capital which now plays an important part in the total investment and does not discriminate between national and foreign investors.

HIGH-LEVEL CONFERENCE ON SECURITY IN THE MEDITERRANEAN – RABAT, March 23rd, 2010. 23/03/2010 The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in London, in partnership with the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) and the OCP Group organised, on March 23rd 2010, a high-level Conference on Security in the Mediterranean under the auspices of the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, entitled: “Euro-Mediterranean Security: Morocco and British perspectives".

THE MOROCCAN EMBASSY IN LONDON AND RUSI ORGANIZE A HIGH-LEVEL CONFERENCE ON SECURITY IN THE MEDITERRANEAN – RABAT, MARCH 23RD, 2010 23/03/2010 The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in London, in partnership with the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) and the OCP Group organised, on March 23rd 2010, a high-level Conference on Security in the Mediterranean under the auspices of the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation.

First EU-Morocco Summit heralds new era in partnership 06/03/2010 Granada - The first Morocco-European Union summit, held Sunday in Granada (southern Spain) was crowned with "success" and ushers a "new era" for the consolidation of achievements made within the framework of the strategic partnership with the Union's 27 countries, the two parties said. At a joint press conference following the summit, Prime minister Abbas El Fassi said he was "very satisfied" with the outcome of the Morocco-EU summit, which crowns a long process of bringing parties closer. His Majesty The King Mohammed VI addresses a message to the First EU-Morocco Summit Joint Statement (English / French) Video Report Media Coverage (FR)

Renewable energy: UK keen to promote strategic partnership with Morocco, official 02/02/2010 London - The United Kingdom is keen to promote a strategic partnership with Morocco in the field of energy, British Secretary of State for Energy Lord Philip Hunt told MAP on Tuesday. We are resolved to work with the Moroccan government to develop new energy resources, the minister said on the sidelines of a conference in the British parliament on the Desertec project.

Morocco has 'lively' civil society and 'independent' press, HRW says 22/01/2010 Washington - Morocco continues to have a "lively civil society and independent press," the New York-based rights watchdog, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said.

Morocco to participate in Cheltenham Science Festival 21/01/2010 Rabat - Morocco will take part in Cheltenham Science Festival, to take place in Cheltenham (Great Britain) on June 9-13, officials from Morocco's Education ministry and British Council said on Tuesday.

Britain renews will to further enhance cooperation with Morocco 15/01/2010 London - The UK government renewed Wednesday its will to further enhance economic and commercial cooperation with Morocco.