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Maroc
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Maroc
Morocco Reelected Member of FAO Council in Rome
Morocco was re-elected on Friday in Rome as a member of the Council of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for a new term covering the period from July 1, 2026, until the end of the 46th session of the FAO Conference, scheduled for 2029. This re-election, represented by the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Kingdom to the UN agencies in Rome, Youssef Balla, took place during the 44th session of the FAO Conference, held in Rome from June 28 to July 4. Morocco has been one of the 12 countries representing the Africa region on the Council since June 30, 2023. The Kingdom was initially set to complete its current term on the Council on June 30, 2026. However, the renewed confidence of African member states earned it a new term, reflecting their recognition of Morocco's ongoing commitment to food security, sustainable agricultural development, and South-South cooperation across the African continent. Composed of 49 members, the Council is the executive body of the FAO Conference, responsible for ensuring the implementation of the Organization's activities between its plenary sessions. MAP:05 July 2025
Morocco World
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
Morocco Wins Second Term on UN Food Agency Council
Mrirt — Morocco secured a new term on the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Council on Friday, extending its membership until 2029. The re-election took place during the 44th session of the FAO Conference in Rome, which ran from June 28 to July 4. Ambassador Youssef Balla, Morocco's permanent representative to UN agencies in Rome, will represent the country on the council. Morocco currently serves as one of 12 African nations on the 49-member council. The North African country first joined the council on June 30, 2023, and its current term was set to end on June 30, 2026. The new mandate will run from July 1, 2026, through the end of the organization's 46th conference session, scheduled for 2029. African member states voted to extend Morocco's term, recognizing the country's commitment to food security, sustainable agriculture, supporting small island states and lesser-developed countries, as well as South-South cooperation across the continent. The FAO Council serves as the executive body of the FAO Conference, overseeing the organization's activities between the main conference sessions. The main mission is to ensure programs and initiatives continue to address global food and agriculture reelection reflects growing confidence in its role in addressing food security issues across Africa, as the country has actively promoted agricultural development and regional cooperation since joining the council two years ago. The decision strengthens Morocco's position in international food policy discussions at a time when global food security faces mounting pressures from climate change, conflict, and economic instability. Tags: FAOfood securityMorocco
Morocco World
16-04-2025
- Automotive
- Morocco World
Morocco and Italy Finalize Driving License Accord for June 3 Start
Rabat – Morocco and Italy will begin implementing their agreement on the mutual recognition and conversion of driving licenses on June 3, 2025, Italy's Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport confirmed on Tuesday. The deal allows Moroccan and Italian nationals living in each other's countries to exchange their driver's licenses without going through a full requalification process . Authorities from both countries say the initiative seeks to ease daily life for residents and reduce administrative hurdles. The ministry described the agreement as 'a significant achievement' that follows months of coordination since its signing on March 27, 2024. 'Thanks to the new agreement, it will be easier to convert driving licenses for citizens of both countries residing abroad, thus allowing for faster integration into the economic and social fabric,' the statement read. Italy´s Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini and Morocco's ambassador to Italy, Youssef Balla, signed the document during an official ceremony in Rome. This development came just months after the previous Moroccan Minister of Transport and Logistics, Mohamed Benabdeljalil, announced that Moroccans could drive in 20 countries using their Moroccan licenses. With the procedures now finalized, the Italian ministry said the agreement would help citizens integrate more easily into local communities, both socially and economically. For many Moroccans living in Italy and Italians residing in Morocco, the agreement addresses a practical need long raised by diaspora communities. It also reflects a growing cooperation between the two countries on issues that affect everyday life.
Ya Biladi
09-03-2025
- Automotive
- Ya Biladi
Morocco shines at Rome's Moto Days Motorcycle Tourism Fair
The 13th edition of the Moto Days fair, «Fiera di Roma», dedicated to motorcycle tourism, was inaugurated on Friday in Rome, with Morocco as the guest of honor at this landmark event. The Moroccan Embassy in Rome participated with a stand showcasing the country's rich craftsmanship and cultural heritage, sparking admiration and enthusiasm among visitors to the three-day fair. In his opening speech, Morocco's ambassador to Italy, Youssef Balla, emphasized the growing importance of this form of tourism in Morocco. «Far from the traditional routes, motorcycle tourism allows for direct encounters with locals», he said. Anthony Schless, the general coordinator of the «Africa Eco Race», presented the 2026 edition of the rally, which will cross Moroccan territory en route to Dakar. He pointed out that the next edition will start in Tangier, crossing the Moroccan Sahara and Mauritania before reaching Senegal. The 2025 edition, held in partnership with the Association Sahara Marocain des Rallyes, linked Monaco to Dakar, covering one of the most significant legs of the Africa Eco Race. Moto Days features a 40,000-square-meter exhibition area spread across four pavilions, where motorcyclists and visitors can explore the latest innovations in the two-wheeled market and take part in test rides on both safe and off-road courses.
