U.S. Ambassador to Morocco Puneet Talwar led a swearing-in ceremony today for 49 Peace Corps volunteers in Beni Mellal, marking the completion of the volunteers’ 11 weeks of intensive language and cultural training. The volunteers will now move to host towns and villages across the country where they will perform service to promote peace, friendship, and support the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication’s youth development strategy. “Thank you to all 49 of you, who have made the bold decision to volunteer the next two years of your lives, immersing yourselves in a local community in Morocco and deepening the already strong people-to-people ties between our two countries,” Ambassador Talwar said during his remarks. “Many of you have waited two years through the pandemic to come here and begin your service. Thank you for your patience and dedication.” Ambassador Talwar also thanked the Wali of Beni Mellal- Khenifra region, Governor of Beni Mellal province El Khatib Lehbil, and representatives of the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, who attended the ceremony, for the Moroccan government’s continued support for the Peace Corps …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 5 December, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Press Releases
Ambassador Puneet Talwar arrived in Morocco yesterday to officially assume his duties as the U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco. Ambassador Talwar comes with deep experience working in foreign policy and national security positions throughout the U.S. government, having held senior posts in the State Department, White House, and the U.S. Senate. Previously, he served …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 16 November, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases
Today, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over the Western Sahara. Morocco and Israel – two of our country’s closest allies – have also agreed to significant enhanced relations. These are thrilling announcements that represent truly historic milestones in the already strong relationship between Morocco and the United States, built over more …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 10 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News
Ambassador David Fischer: “Casablanca is a city on the move — and so are we. We were proud to break ground on our new U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca yesterday. Through partnership with local companies we estimate the construction of this three-year project will employ over 300 Moroccans and contribute approximately $100 million dollars to …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 4 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events
U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco, David T. Fischer, and the U.S. Consul General in Casablanca, Jennifer Rasamimanana invited representatives of the government of Morocco, including the Director of Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Ambassador Anas Khelas, the Wali of Casablanca-Settat, Said Ahmidouch, the Mayor of Casablanca, …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 3 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases
DouarTech and the US Embassy Morocco will host the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs in Morocco this January 2021. The program will host 50 Moroccan women from across the country for a virtual training program and to develop their own community projects.
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 2 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events
Secretary of Defense Mark Esper joined Ambassador David Fischer to tour some of Rabat’s most historic, beautiful sites – the Chellah, the Kasbah and the Medina.
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 2 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events
During his visit to the Atlas Bottling Company in Tangier.
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 2 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events
The United States has partnered with Morocco to provide more than $10 million in support for the Kingdom’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic. This week, Ambassador David Fischer announced the latest portion of that assistance — $670,000 to purchase a PCR machine and 34,000 PCR tests for the Ministry of Health. In the critical months …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 2 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events
A U.S. Government delegation, led by U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Chief Executive Officer Adam Boehler, visited Morocco over the past several days on a groundbreaking visit to strengthen the economic partnership between our two countries and encourage private sector investment. The U.S. delegation met with senior Moroccan government officials and representatives of the …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 2 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events
The US and Moroccan military participated in several joint training exercises, demonstrating the enduring strength of the US-Moroccan partnership, and our commitment to ensuring regional stability and security.
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 2 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events
The United States reaffirmed its commitment to partner with Morocco to strengthen its education system. This new $5 million initiative – called the Higher Education Partnership – seeks to improve training for Moroccan primary school teachers, with the goal of meeting the learning needs of students. It is the latest addition to $250 million in …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 2 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events
November 25, 2020 - The U.S. Embassy in Morocco is pleased to announce the launch of the first edition of Open Startup Morocco (“OST-M”), a major new program designed to provide a group of top-performing Moroccan business and technology students an intensive training experience in the skills and knowledge to help them succeed as business startup leaders. OST-M is a partnership between the U.S. Embassy and Moroccan partners: Africa Business School, Al Akhawayn University, and …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 2 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases
November 16, 2020 - During the 2018/19 academic year, the number of U.S. students coming to Morocco for study jumped by 24 percent, according to an annual report released today by the Institute of International Education, with support from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The annual report, called “Open Doors,” showed that the number of U.S. students in …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 16 November, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Press Releases
Press Statement from Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker after his meeting in Rabat with Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita on Monday, October 19, 2020. It was a pleasure to meet today with Foreign Minister Bourita. We had a chance to talk about how, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, we can make …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 19 October, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases
Visit of U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark Esper and Ambassador David Fischer with high-ranking Moroccan officials demonstrated the depth of our friendship and partnership. Under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Morocco is a critical partner with the United States on a range of security issues. It is also essential to the …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 6 October, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News
A U.S. Government delegation, led by U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Chief Executive Officer Adam Boehler, visited Morocco over the past several days on a groundbreaking visit to strengthen the economic partnership between our two countries and encourage private sector investment. The U.S. delegation met with senior Moroccan government officials and representatives of the …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 6 October, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News
By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 6 October, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News
Rabat – On Wednesday, September 16, 2020, Mr. Saaïd Amzazi, Minister of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Driss Ouaouicha, Minister Delegate in charge of Higher Education and Scientific Research, His excellency Mr. David T. Fischer, U.S. Ambassador, presided the ceremony of the official kick-off of the activities of the Higher Education Partnership – …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 17 September, 2020 | Topics: Alumni, Ambassador, Education
Ambassador Bush 50th Anniversary of AmCham in Morocco Villa Mirador May 13, 2016 Thank you, Rabia, and thank you Walter and the members of the Board of AmCham for including me in this great event to mark the 50th anniversary of the American Chamber of Commerce in Morocco. Congratulations to you, your staff, and …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 13 May, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador
Ambassador Bush NPS 100th Anniversary/Sister Park Signing Ceremony Toubkal National Park May 11, 2016 High Commissioner, distinguished Wali of Marrakech, honorable President, honorable Governor, honored guests, and environmental advocates, good morning! It is a pleasure to be here with you today to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the United States National Park Service and launch …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 11 May, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador
As prepared Ambassador Bush NPS 100th Anniversary/Sister Park Signing Ceremony Toubkal National Park May 11, 2016 High Commissioner, distinguished Wali of Marrakech, honorable President, honorable Governor, honored guests, and environmental advocates, good morning! It is a pleasure to be here with you today to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the United States National Park Service …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 11 May, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Ambassador Bush’s Remarks 2016 Marrakech Air Show, American Pavilion Opening Wednesday, April 27, 2016 To my distinguished Moroccan hosts and to the impressive group of U.S. company representatives gathered today in the USA pavilion, as the U.S. Ambassador to Morocco, I am so pleased to participate once again in the Marrakech Air Show. I wish …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 27 April, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador
as prepared Ambassador Bush’s Remarks 2016 Marrakech Air Show, American Pavilion Opening Wednesday, April 27, 2016 To my distinguished Moroccan hosts and to the impressive group of U.S. company representatives gathered today in the USA pavilion, as the U.S. Ambassador to Morocco, I am so pleased to participate once again in the Marrakech Air Show. …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 27 April, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Ambassador Bush Draft Remarks Visit to Ibn Tofail University Ibn Tofail University campus April 20, 2016 President Midaoui, faculty members and most importantly all of the students here today, good morning! I have heard such wonderful things about Ibn Tofail University for some time now, and I am so happy that today I have …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 20 April, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador
As delivered Ambassador Bush Draft Remarks Visit to Ibn Tofail University Ibn Tofail University campus April 20, 2016 President Midaoui, faculty members and most importantly all of the students here today, good morning! I have heard such wonderful things about Ibn Tofail University for some time now, and I am so happy that today …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 20 April, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Ambassador Bush Draft Remarks TALIM 40th Anniversary in Tangier Villa Sidi Hosni April 7th, 2016 Good evening friends and supporters of the Tangier American Legation Institute for Moroccan Studies, known by all of us as TALIM. It is a pleasure to be here with you tonight to celebrate TALIM’s 40thanniversary and the enduring friendship between …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 7 April, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador
“As prepared for delivery” Ambassador Bush Draft Remarks TALIM 40th Anniversary in Tangier Villa Sidi Hosni April 7th, 2016 Good evening friends and supporters of the Tangier American Legation Institute for Moroccan Studies, known by all of us as TALIM. It is a pleasure to be here with you tonight to celebrate TALIM’s 40thanniversary and …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 7 April, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Ambassador Bush Remarks Crowdfunding Conference Sofitel in Rabat March 22, 2016 Distinguished and honored guests, fellow Ambassadors, business leaders, entrepreneurs: Good Morning and Welcome! As you all know, almost a year and a half ago Morocco was at the center of the entrepreneurial universe, when Morocco hosted the highly successful Global Entrepreneurship Summit, which included …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 22 March, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador
As delivered Ambassador Bush Remarks Crowdfunding Conference Sofitel in Rabat March 22, 2016 Distinguished and honored guests, fellow Ambassadors, business leaders, entrepreneurs: Good Morning and Welcome! As you all know, almost a year and a half ago Morocco was at the center of the entrepreneurial universe, when Morocco hosted the highly successful Global Entrepreneurship Summit, …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 22 March, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Today marks the start of the 8th annual Global Entrepreneurship Week. For the next seven days, we at the U.S. Embassy – together with citizens of Morocco and 160 countries around the world – will celebrate not only the concept of entrepreneurship, but its practitioners: the innovators and job creators who bring ideas to life, …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 16 November, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador
Distinguished scholars and friends of Fulbright, good morning! On behalf of the U.S. Mission in Morocco, I would like to extend a warm welcome to each of you here. One of the highlights of being the U.S. Ambassador to Morocco is that I have the opportunity to meet Americans like you. Americans who are sharing …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 25 October, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador
By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 3 September, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador
By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 2 July, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador
Minister-Delegate Moubdi, Mr. Forst, Distinguished and Honored Guests: I am very pleased to be here today to participate in the second Open Government Steering Group meeting held in Rabat this year. When we met last January, I was very pleased to see such a strong commitment here to promoting the Open Government Partnership. And this …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 17 June, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador
By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 4 June, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador
Welcome to the celebration of the 239th Independence Day of the United States of America – the first of many, many more that will be held in our new Embassy building – in sha’allah. Opening this new facility in November 2014 was a major milestone in the American experience in Morocco. This building is symbolic …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 4 June, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador
Minister-Delegate Moubdi, Mr. Forst, Mr. Neves, and Honored Guests: I am very pleased to be here today to participate in the opening of Morocco’s Open Government Steering Group meeting. A little more than three years ago, the United States and seven other nations, along with eight civil society organizations, launched this Open Government Partnership (OGP) …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 23 January, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador
Good evening, Director Ellman, Director Sebastien, Director Le cour Grandmaison, Rabat American School staff, students, fellow Ambassadors. It is a pleasure to be here this evening to participate in the opening of the Rabat American School Model United Nations. I’ve now served in Morocco for almost a year and it has been quite an eventful …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 15 January, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador
Assalamu aleikum, bienvenue, and welcome: Head of Government Abdelilah Benkirane; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Salaheddine Mezouar; Mayor of Rabat Fathallah Oualalou; all the former Moroccan Ambassadors to the United States, and their American counterparts, in attendance today; my friends from the Diplomatic Corps; distinguished guests – you are among the first guests to …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 2 December, 2014 | Topics: Ambassador
osted by the Rabita Mohammadia of Ulemas November 12, 2014 Dear Minister Bouaida, Dr. Ahmed Abbadi, ladies and gentlemen, Assalamou Alyakoum. It is a great pleasure to be with you today. You may know that my wife is not with me full-time here in Morocco, but when I learned about this conference this summer …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 12 November, 2014 | Topics: Ambassador
Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning. I am very pleased to be here with you today and to have the honor of opening this Forum for Election Reform. I would like to thank the National Democratic Institute for organizing this important event in collaboration with the National Council for Human Rights, and funded by the United …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 18 September, 2014 | Topics: Ambassador
By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 9 July, 2014 | Topics: Ambassador
Ambassador Bush’s Remarks (as delivered) June 4, 2014 Assalamu aleikum. Bonsoir, Good evening. My wife Toni and I are so pleased to welcome all of you tonight. This is our first Independence Day celebration here in Morocco. Toni and I join with President Obama and Secretary Kerry in welcoming you tonight. When President Obama asked …
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By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 4 June, 2014 | Topics: Ambassador
By U.S. Embassy Rabat | 21 March, 2014 | Topics: Ambassador