India–Morocco relations explained

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Envoy2:Mohamed Maliki
Envoy1:Rajesh Vaishnaw
Envoytitle2:Moroccan Ambassador to India
Envoytitle1:Indian Ambassador to Morocco
Mission2:Embassy of Morocco, New Delhi, India
Mission1:Embassy of India, Rabat, Morocco

India–Morocco relations are the bilateral ties between Morocco and India. Morocco has an embassy in New Delhi, and Consulates in Mumbai and Kolkata.[1] India operates an embassy in Rabat. Both nations are part of the Non-Aligned Movement.[2]

Historical

Arab Explorer Ibn Battuta from Tangier, Morocco visited Delhi in early 1300s where he was made judge by the Sultan of Delhi Muhammad Bin Tughlaq.

In the United Nations, India supported the decolonisation of Morocco and the Moroccan freedom movement. India recognised Morocco on June 20, 1956 and established relations in 1957.[3] The Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India states that "India and Morocco have enjoyed cordial and friendly relations and over the years bilateral relations have witnessed significant depth and growth."[4] In January 2017, India wholeheartedly welcomed Morocco’s return to African Union, which has strengthened Africa’s Unity.[5] [6]

Exchanges and Trade relations

India was Morocco's 4th largest trading partner 13th largest supplier in the first half of 2021. India is one of the major markets for Moroccan phosphate and its derivatives.[7]

A high-level Moroccan trade delegation led by Ambassador Mohamed Maliki visited India on a six-day visit in November 2021. Maliki declared that the country had a national plan to increase their presence in India. He also announced that the country would open a consulate in Bangalore.[8]

The Indian Council for Cultural Relations promotes Indian culture in Morocco.[9] Morocco seeks to increase its trade ties with India and is seeking Indian investment in various sectors[10]

King Mohammed VI of Morocco sent a congratulatory message to Narendra Modi on the occasion of his inauguration as Prime Minister of the Republic of India for a third term.[11] [12]

Diplomatic missions

Indian Embassy

The Indian embassy is located in Rabat.[13]

Moroccan Embassy

The Moroccan embassy is located in New Delhi.[14]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Toms Dumpis . 26 January 2021 . Morocco Opens Honorary Consulate in Kolkata, India .
  2. http://www.nam.gov.za/background/members.htm The Non-Aligned Movement: Member States
  3. Web site: Morocco - India Relations . 1 May 2012 . 14 May 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120514064232/http://www.moroccoembassyin.org/morocco-india.html . dead .
  4. Web site: India–Morocco Relations . . 1 May 2012 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20111114180107/http://mea.gov.in/mystart.php?id=50044502 . 14 November 2011 . dead .
  5. Web site: Roche . Elizabeth . 2017-02-16 . India welcomes Morocco's return to African Union . 2023-08-26 . livemint . en.
  6. Web site: Morocco rejoins the African Union after 33 years . 2023-08-26 . www.aljazeera.com . en.
  7. Web site: India – Morocco Relations . India Africa Network . 2023-09-11.
  8. News: Chaudhury . Dipanjan Roy . Morocco plans to open new Consulate in India, launches campaign to seek investments . The Economic Times . 29 November 2021 . 30 November 2021.
  9. http://www.cultureholidays.com/embassy/indian-embassy-morocco.html Indian Embassy in Rabat, Morocco
  10. Asit Manohar, Morocco proposes to “spice up” bilateral relations with India Retrieved 1 May 2012.
  11. Web site: Taibi . FADLI . Technology . Archos . 2024-01-17 . HM the King Congratulates Narendra Modi on Inauguration as India’s PM for Third Term . 2024-06-10 . MapNews . fr.
  12. Web site: English . 2m.ma . 2024-06-09 . HM the King Congratulates Narendra Modi on His Inauguration as India's Prime Minister For a Third Term . 2024-06-10 . 2M.ma . fr.
  13. Web site: Welcome to Embassy of India, Rabat (Morocco). 2022-01-27. indianembassyrabat.gov.in.
  14. Web site: Moroccan Embassy New Delhi India. 27 January 2022.
  15. Web site: Morocco curbs radicalisation through religious reform: Envoy. August 6, 2017.

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