Diplomatie marocaine - Relations internationales

Rappel du premier message :

Je n'ai pas vu de d'enfilade là dessus..

Pour ouvrir, les pays qui n'impose pas de visa pour les citoyens marocains dans le monde:

Moi je crois que le Venezuela tel qu'il est ne survivra pas a Chavez. C'est un soutien (cette de moins en moins généreux) du polz au passage.
L'Iran compte tenu de ce qui s'est passe suite a la réélection douteuse d'ahmadinedjad, fut sans doute meme le précurseurs des "printemps blabla". Quand je parle de moyen terme, c'est à 10 ans Max.
Quant a notre diplomatie, je mesure ses tares, et elles sont nombreuses.j'ai bien dit "rarement".
Du fait du Sahara, le Maroc avait ouvert des ambassades partout et entretenait moulte commissions mixte maroco-blabla pour rien. Ça et la guerre, ça nous a ruiné. Que l'on soit donc dorénavant plus "efficient" n'est pas pour me déplaire. Nous ne sommes "que" le Maroc et ceux qui comptent se comptent sur quelques doigts. Inutile de se disperser et vouloir toute force avoir de bonnes relation avec tout le monde, meme quand ça nous coute. Morocco first.

Pgm

@ PGM : Famas a quasi tout dit dans son dernier papier

http://lepeeetlebouclier.blogspot.com/2012/09/le-bras-de-fer-maroco-iranien-le.html

vipsdesvips a écrit:

Fresco a écrit:

ils on peut etre compris qu'il ne servait a rien de suivre la politique des monarchie du golf t'en le benefice tiré par le Maroc ne vaut rien.

juste quelques milliards investis dans notre economie, des milliers de marocains vivant dans leur pays et renvoyant des devises au pays pour aider leur famille et un serieux coup de pouce quand on galerait avec le polisario et que beaucoup nous trahissaient...
Qu est ce qui ont recu en retour ?

Pour une fois je suis de l'avis de fresco... Je suis très déçu par l'annonce de l'intention du Qatar d'investir 18 milliards de $ en Egypte!! Remarque que nous avec tout le blabla autour de l'adhésion/rapprochement avec le CCG, syndicat des rois, coopération stratégique... on a eu droit qu'à 5 milliards et ce sont 4 pays qui vont se cotiser pour rassembler ce montant à raison de 1,25 chacun, et là d'un seul coup un seul pays décide d'investir 18 milliard en Egypte... Ce jour là j'étais très deçu même si je l'ai caché... Bon je sais vous allez me dire que le Maroc n'a pas le poid que l'Egypte a au MO, je suis d'accord, mais dans ce cas qu'on viennent plus nous embêter avec leurs histoires et leurs problèmes, chacun pour soi... Le Tout Puissant a fait que nous sommes loin de cette zone, louange à lui, ne rapprochons pas ce que la tectonique a éloigné!! On va être gentils on continuera à leur faire le rire jaune comme nous avons toujours fait pour qu'ils nous dépannent de temps à autre, mais pas plus...

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ls on peut etre compris qu'il ne servait a rien de suivre la politique des monarchie du golf t'en le benefice tiré par le Maroc ne vaut rien.

trois pays on aidé le Maroc en période de guerre et de crise
1 Arabie saoudite :financements de contrats d'armement +liquide
2 Israël :munition ,matériel tel que(combinaison ignifuge , matériel de vision nocturne ,)+conseils et orientation
3 shah d'Iran quelques f 5

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Le Tout Puissant a fait que nous sommes loin de cette zone, louange à lui, ne rapprochons pas ce que la tectonique a éloigné!

+1 ,il faut créer une zone d’effet africaine ou le Maroc aurait un poids

Une première...

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Le Maroc lance un ‘dialogue stratégique’ avec les USA

Washington : Jeudi 13 septembre s’ouvrira la première session de dialogue stratégiques Maroc – USA, présidée par les deux ministres des affaires étrangères des deux pays.

Le département d’Etat américain a annoncé la tenue, jeudi prochain, de la 1ère session de dialogue stratégique entre le Maroc et les USA :

«Je peux confirmer que la Secrétaire d'Etat Clinton rencontrera, jeudi 13 septembre, son homologue marocain Saad Dine El Otmani. Les deux responsables procéderont ensemble au lancement du Dialogue stratégique entre les Etats-Unis et le Maroc» a déclaré, à ce propos, le porte-parole adjoint du Bureau des Affaires du Proche-Orient au sein du Département d'Etat, Andy Halus.

Rappelons que le ministre délégué aux affaires étrangères Youssef Amrani avait fait allusion à cette nouvelle étape de développement des relations maroco américaine, lorsque à l’issu de sa visite à Washington en juillet dernier, avait déclaré avoir constaté chez ses interlocuteurs US « une volonté d'aller au-delà du cadre actuel en vue d'explorer avec le Maroc de nouvelles opportunités, dans le cadre de ce qui existe et de ce que nous sommes amenés à créer en termes d'instruments novateurs de cette relation bilatérale ».

Le Maroc est allié majeur des Etats-Unis hors OTAN , et les deux pays sont liés d’un accord de libre échange depuis 2006.

http://www.emarrakech.info/Le-Maroc-lance-un-dialogue-strategique-avec-les-USA_a63443.html

vivement que les USA soient les parrains de notre "espéré" programme d'industrialisation militaire

mirage a écrit:

Une première...

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Le Maroc lance un ‘dialogue stratégique’ avec les USA

Washington : Jeudi 13 septembre s’ouvrira la première session de dialogue stratégiques Maroc – USA, présidée par les deux ministres des affaires étrangères des deux pays.

Le département d’Etat américain a annoncé la tenue, jeudi prochain, de la 1ère session de dialogue stratégique entre le Maroc et les USA :

«Je peux confirmer que la Secrétaire d'Etat Clinton rencontrera, jeudi 13 septembre, son homologue marocain Saad Dine El Otmani. Les deux responsables procéderont ensemble au lancement du Dialogue stratégique entre les Etats-Unis et le Maroc» a déclaré, à ce propos, le porte-parole adjoint du Bureau des Affaires du Proche-Orient au sein du Département d'Etat, Andy Halus.

Rappelons que le ministre délégué aux affaires étrangères Youssef Amrani avait fait allusion à cette nouvelle étape de développement des relations maroco américaine, lorsque à l’issu de sa visite à Washington en juillet dernier, avait déclaré avoir constaté chez ses interlocuteurs US « une volonté d'aller au-delà du cadre actuel en vue d'explorer avec le Maroc de nouvelles opportunités, dans le cadre de ce qui existe et de ce que nous sommes amenés à créer en termes d'instruments novateurs de cette relation bilatérale ».

Le Maroc est allié majeur des Etats-Unis hors OTAN , et les deux pays sont liés d’un accord de libre échange depuis 2006.

http://www.emarrakech.info/Le-Maroc-lance-un-dialogue-strategique-avec-les-USA_a63443.html

J'espere que othmani ne fera pas de gaffe.

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A new strategic partner in the Middle East



Right Turn has learned that on Thursday representatives from Morocco, including the foreign minister ,and the United States will take part in a “strategic dialogue” that will be opened and hosted in Washington, D.C., by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Morocco and the United States already enjoy strong bilateral ties, which include military cooperation and a free-trade agreement. The “strategic dialogue” is seen as the culmination of a relationship slowly built over 13 years under three presidents.

In a region in which the United States has stumbled about, often reacting to events rather than guiding them, this is a rare instance of some farsighted policy planning. Those involved in planning the conclave tell me this is not simply a reaction to the Arab Spring, although the utility of a more robust relationship with a pro-Western government has increased as other Arab countries have fallen into extremism and violence.

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI paved the road to a strategic partnership with the United States through a series of reforms, including a revised family law code (increasing rights of women), a constitutional referendum and revision (embracing judicial reform and devolution of power to localities) and efforts to modernize Moroccan education and enhance civil society.

In essence, the strategic dialogue is a message to other Arab countries: If other countries want close relations with the United States, including the economic benefits and diplomatic prestige that go with it, then they should be (and should have been for years) taking steps to modernize their economy, enhance the rule of law, expand the rights of women and increase civil liberties.

The strategic dialogue will include four working groups, two of which will meet Thursday morning and two in the afternoon. These will tackle political (both bilateral and regional), security (especially the rise of Al Qaeda and affiliated terror groups in the Maghreb), economic and cultural/educational (including empowerment of women, and religious tolerance) issues. Some of these topics, such as economic cooperation, may portend greater integration with other countries in Northern Africa. The meetings are expected to end with a joint communique and plans for future meetings.

It is as critical for the United States as it is for Morocco to deepen what has already been a warm relationship. It is very much in the U.S. interest to see evolutionary political change succeed in the region, and to promote secular, democratic institutions that will reject Islamic extremism and embrace the West. This was the path that Anwar Sadat took in the 1970s and which Morocco has cultivated in the last decade or so. Egypt is presently is disarray, and the United States should be gravely concerned that the ouster of Hosni Mubarak has opened the door to an anti-Western, Islamist regime.

The United States, to be blunt, could use a stable ally in the Middle East these days, an anchor in the region to promote our interests and values. In a presidency replete with failures, missteps and paralysis in foreign policy, the U.S.-Morocco partnership may be the single, unalloyed success.


http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/a-new-strategic-partner-in-the-middle-east/2012/09/11/f63a4142-fbb2-11e1-8adc-499661afe377_blog.html

le projet du Grand Moyen Orient est en Route

mirage a écrit:

le projet du Grand Moyen Orient est en Route

tu t'en douté un seul instant ? c'est claire et net en plus ils se cachent même pas , certain idiot au moyen orient veulent pas comprendre tout simplement .

leadlord a écrit:

mirage a écrit:

le projet du Grand Moyen Orient est en Route

tu t'en douté un seul instant ? c'est claire et net en plus ils se cachent même pas , certain idiot au moyen orient veulent pas comprendre tout simplement .

La junte algerienne ne va pas du tout aimer de ce que va succéder de cette reunion, il y aura beaucoup de surprises.the machine is well tuned and ready to roll. N' oubliez pas la politique que cela soit les democrates ou les republicaiins c'est the carrot or the bat

juba2 a écrit:

leadlord a écrit:

mirage a écrit:

le projet du Grand Moyen Orient est en Route

tu t'en douté un seul instant ? c'est claire et net en plus ils se cachent même pas , certain idiot au moyen orient veulent pas comprendre tout simplement .

La junte algerienne ne va pas du tout aimer de ce que va succéder de cette reunion, il y aura beaucoup de surprises.the machine is well tuned and ready to roll. N' oubliez pas la politique que cela soit les democrates ou les republicaiins c'est the carrot or the bat

espérant qu'il y aura un deuxieme batch de F16, ca va soulager plus qu'un dans ce forum

Arbalo a écrit:

espérant qu'il y aura un deuxieme batch de F16, ca va soulager plus qu'un dans ce forum

Moi ce qui me soulagerait le plus c'est un appui politique dans le dossier Sahara, plus d'aides économiques, nous aider à moderniser notre administration, plus d'investissements notamment dans l'aéronautique, automobile, high tech, nous aider dans notre programme national des énergies renouvelables, accompagner nos facultés et instituts dans leur modernisation et développement de la recherche.

Et en fin de compte plus d'entrainement de notre armée + du matos à prix raisonnable (deuxième batch de vipers et autres...)

dragon-style a écrit:

Arbalo a écrit:

espérant qu'il y aura un deuxieme batch de F16, ca va soulager plus qu'un dans ce forum

Moi ce qui me soulagerait le plus c'est un appui politique dans le dossier Sahara, plus d'aides économiques, nous aider à moderniser notre administration, plus d'investissements notamment dans l'aéronautique, automobile, high tech, nous aider dans notre programme national des énergies renouvelables, accompagner nos facultés et instituts dans leur modernisation et développement de la recherche.

Et en fin de compte plus d'entrainement de notre armée + du matos à prix raisonnable (deuxième batch de vipers et autres...)

c'est ce que je voulais dire

Outmani a rencontré Hilary ajdui

Pas mal Othmani

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Remarks at the Opening Plenary of the U.S.-Morocco Strategic Dialogue

Remarks
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Moroccan Foreign Minister Saad-Eddine Al-Othmani
Benjamin Franklin Room
Washington, DC
September 13, 2012



SECRETARY CLINTON: Good morning. Well, let me welcome our friends and colleagues from Morocco here to the Benjamin Franklin Room on the eighth floor of the State Department for this very important first session of the U.S.-Morocco Strategic Dialogue. Before I begin to address the significance of this Strategic Dialogue and the next step in our long relations with Morocco, I want to say a few words about the events unfolding in the world today.

We are closely watching what is happening in Yemen and elsewhere, and we certainly hope and expect that there will be steps taken to avoid violence and prevent the escalation of protests into violence.

I also want to take a moment to address the video circulating on the Internet that has led to these protests in a number of countries. Let me state very clearly – and I hope it is obvious – that the United States Government had absolutely nothing to do with this video. We absolutely reject its content and message. America’s commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. And as you know, we are home to people of all religions, many of whom came to this country seeking the right to exercise their own religion, including, of course, millions of Muslims. And we have the greatest respect for people of faith.

To us, to me personally, this video is disgusting and reprehensible. It appears to have a deeply cynical purpose: to denigrate a great religion and to provoke rage. But as I said yesterday, there is no justification, none at all, for responding to this video with violence. We condemn the violence that has resulted in the strongest terms, and we greatly appreciate that many Muslims in the United States and around the world have spoken out on this issue.

Violence, we believe, has no place in religion and is no way to honor religion. Islam, like other religions, respects the fundamental dignity of human beings, and it is a violation of that fundamental dignity to wage attacks on innocents. As long as there are those who are willing to shed blood and take innocent life in the name of religion, the name of God, the world will never know a true and lasting peace. It is especially wrong for violence to be directed against diplomatic missions. These are places whose very purpose is peaceful: to promote better understanding across countries and cultures. All governments have a responsibility to protect those spaces and people, because to attack an embassy is to attack the idea that we can work together to build understanding and a better future.

Now, I know it is hard for some people to understand why the United States cannot or does not just prevent these kinds of reprehensible videos from ever seeing the light of day. Now, I would note that in today’s world with today’s technologies, that is impossible. But even if it were possible, our country does have a long tradition of free expression which is enshrined in our Constitution and our law, and we do not stop individual citizens from expressing their views no matter how distasteful they may be.

There are, of course, different views around the world about the outer limits of free speech and free expression, but there should be no debate about the simple proposition that violence in response to speech is not acceptable. We all – whether we are leaders in government, leaders in civil society or religious leaders – must draw the line at violence. And any responsible leader should be standing up now and drawing that line.

I wanted to begin with this statement, because, as our Moroccan friends and all of you know, this has been a difficult week at the State Department. I very much appreciate, Minister, the condolences your government expressed to our Embassy in Rabat. And even though that tragedy happened far away in Benghazi, we found a reminder of the deep bounds that connect Morocco to the United States. It was in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco that one of the Americans we lost this week, Ambassador Chris Stevens, fell in love with the region when he served as a Peace Corps volunteer there. That experience set him on a decades-long career of service. So in the memory of fallen friends and colleagues, let us remind ourselves of the many ways in which not just our governments but the people of our two nations have worked together to build a better future.

In many ways, the United States looks to Morocco to be a leader and a model. His Majesty King Mohammed deserves great credit for the work you’ve undertaken. In fact, after my visit to Rabat earlier this year, I told my team: “We need to start a Strategic Dialogue with Morocco.” No country has been a friend of the United States longer than Morocco. You were the first nation to recognize us back in 1777. But we’re not satisfied with simply having a friendship that is longstanding. We want one that is dynamic, growing, looking toward the future. So let me highlight a few of the areas we should focus on today.

On political reform, we have all seen remarkable changes taking place across North Africa and the Middle East. I commend Morocco and your government for your efforts to stay ahead of these changes by holding free and fair elections, empowering the elected parliament, taking other steps to ensure that the government reflects the will of the people. Today, our political working group will discuss how the United States can continue to support your efforts to translate commitments into actions. Because as we all know, democracy, real reform, require that people themselves feel the changes in their everyday lives: the courts reformed, the government more open and transparent, universal human rights of all Moroccans – men and women alike – respected.

I’m especially pleased by Morocco’s commitments to take on the deeply troubling problem of child marriage. We know that child brides are less likely to get an education, more likely to face life-threatening problems, particularly around child birth and delivery, which not only shortchanges them but can even rob them and their communities of their lives and talents. So we want to encourage the government and civil society to continue their important work together on this issue.

With regard to the Western Sahara, the United States continues to support efforts to find a peaceful, sustainable, mutually agreed-upon solution. U.S. policy toward the Western Sahara has remained consistent for many years. We have made clear that Morocco’s autonomy plan is serious, realistic, and credible, and that it represents a potential approach that could satisfy the aspirations of the people in the Western Sahara to run their own affairs in peace and dignity. We continue to support the negotiations carried out by the United Nations and hope parties can work toward resolution.

With respect to the economy, our second working group will focus on what more can be done to deliver tangible economic benefits. Morocco’s economy is relatively healthy, but you face the same problem that is now endemic across the world – unemployment is still too high, especially among young people.

That’s why the United States is providing $1.5 million to support an effort to attract foreign investors, foster local economic development, and combat corruption across the region. And I’m pleased to announce that later this year we will hold a Morocco business development conference here in Washington to connect businesses from both countries.

Today, we should discuss ways to build on all of these efforts by increasing bilateral trade, a particular goal of mine since so much trade from Morocco goes to Europe. I’d like to increase the amount of trade coming to the United States, and also to improve economic integration across North Africa, which could greatly benefit Morocco because of Morocco’s stability and Morocco’s very strong economic foundation. The greater integration there is, the greater the benefits for Moroccans.

Third, the attack in Benghazi this week reminds us that security remains a vital issue. Through our work together on the Global Counterterrorism Task Force, the United States and Morocco already share crucial information and best practices, and I thank Morocco for hosting a Global Counterterrorism Task Force workshop on threats in the South Atlantic next month.

We are also collaborating through USAID, the Peace Corps, and other agencies to help provide Moroccan youth with alternatives to criminal and extremist organizations. And so we are partnering to help strengthen Morocco’s criminal justice system and law enforcement.

There will be a lot to discuss in the meeting today. And let me add, the United States greatly appreciates the constructive role Morocco is playing on the UN Security Council, especially your support for the effort to end the violence and bloodshed in Syria and help to usher in a new democratic future for that country. I commend Morocco for offering to host the next ministerial meeting of the Friends of the Syrian People, and we look forward to continuing to work closely together as close partners even after your term on the Security Council has ended.

Finally, our education and cultural ties are reason for much celebration. This year marks the 30th anniversary of our official program to facilitate academic exchanges and other bonds between us. There are more than 5,000 Moroccan alumni of these programs. Two are with us today – Dr. Benjelloun and Dr. Ouaouicha – and we thank them. But among all our work on this front, from preserving Morocco’s historic sites to empowering youth, there’s one area I particularly hope we can focus on today and receive your advice and counsel – namely, interfaith dialogue.

In these tense and turbulent times, it’s more important than ever for people of different faiths to exchange ideas, to build understanding, to promote religious tolerance. It’s one of the great challenges of the 21st century, and it’s one that we must address together.

So we have a lot of work to do, Minister, but our friendship runs long and deep, and as the treaty our nations signed in 1786 says, and I quote, “Trusting in God, it will remain permanent.” I’m confident that we will continue to solve problems and produce results that make our nations stronger, more peaceful, more secure, more prosperous, and also contribute to doing the same for the world.

So again, let me welcome you, Minister. It’s been a great pleasure for me to get to know you, to work with you, to be your colleague bilaterally, regionally, and globally, and also welcome your distinguished delegation.

Thank you. (Applause.)

FOREIGN MINISTER AL-OTHMANI: I would like to express my sincere condolences of the American people and the government for the death of the U.S. Ambassador in Libya and the other diplomats. We condemn this act of violence and we share the sorrow of their families and the American people.

(Via interpreter) Madam Secretary, honored, distinguished audience, I would like to thank Madam Secretary for the clear positions and frank positions that she expressed today. And these are positions that indicate that you have a balanced and prudent policy. And I would like to confirm that yesterday, with instructions from His Majesty King Mohammed VI, there was a clear message from Morocco issued by the Moroccan Government that condemned the attack that took place on the U.S. Consulate in Libya, and also condemned the killing of diplomats – of American diplomats, innocent diplomats who work – who should be protected because they’re ambassadors and diplomats.

Also, once again, would like to reiterate Morocco’s clear position against violence and against any confrontation as a way to solve problems and settle conflicts. Morocco has always been – has always stressed peace and security, while also maintaining the positions of each person, but solving problems through dialogue and conviction, but within the framework of peace and stability.

At the same time, I would like to thank Madam Secretary for her clear position vis-a-vis the video that attacks the Prophet and also for her position against this insult, and I would like to say that the Kingdom of Morocco also has the same position. We say all prophets should be respected and should not be attacked or insulted. We respect Prophet Moses and Jesus and Muhammad and all prophets because they are symbols for humanity, for the entire humanity, and insulting them is an insult to millions of human beings who respect them and hold them in high esteem. And any kind of insult would only provoke hate and conflict between people. And we live in a world that is tired of conflict. It’s tired of hate. And it needs policies that promote peace and security.

I would also like to extend my sincere appreciation and thanks to Madam Secretary for her special attention and personal attention that she paid to hold this first session of Strategic Dialogue. I am pleased and honored to be here with Madam Secretary in opening this dialogue. And as you indicated, the relationship between Morocco and the U.S. are historic, and they go back to centuries ago, and there are protocols of friendship that go back to the first protocol signed in 1787, and is still in effect and also it’s been succeeded by numerous agreements. And since that time, the two countries, Morocco and the U.S., have continued to be partners in several – on several issues and problems within the framework of engagement and direct dialogue, and also within the framework of working to establish the principles of sovereignty and abiding by international legitimacy, and also peaceful resolution to conflict within international law and convention of the UN and also within the framework of respect for human rights.

We have also referred to these issues in the strategic relationship during the latest visit that His Majesty paid to Washington, in which he called for – and I quote – His Majesty said that we should provide the right environment to promote a strategic partnership in the Mediterranean and also that within its European context and our signing of the memorandum of understanding is only a confirmation of this mutual desire for consultation between the two countries. It’s also within the framework of renewed partnership in order to exchange opinions and views about issues of priority in our relations and also to better coordinate our positions vis-a-vis international issues of mutual concern.

This diversity and wealth of our relationship will allow us to dedicate today four committees, four working committees, to address political, economic, security, and educational issues between us and also to activate the results and the decisions that would result as a result of these meetings and our distinguished relationship and Morocco’s balanced participation in the Mediterranean dialogue for the – for NATO and its active contribution to the UN efforts to maintain peace and – international peace and security, and also mutual cooperation between our two countries within the framework of the Security Coordination Committee makes Morocco a partner – a credible partner – in our Strategic Dialogue with the U.S.

Morocco, as you mentioned – as Madam Secretary mentioned – was in the lead since a decade ago to join, based on a deep conviction, to also engage in a series of daring reform, and these have been crowned with the adoption of a new constitution that dedicates its determination to move forward in building democracy and also establishing the rule of law. The changes in the entire Arab region and also in the North Africa and the – last year reflect the aspirations of their people to democracy and human rights, and also this has dedicated Morocco’s conviction to move forward in this direction that it has chosen earlier.

At the political level, I would like to point out or refer to four different portfolios. The first one is Morocco’s deep engagement in building the Maghreb Union as a strategic choice that is entrenched in the constitution as a priority for Moroccan foreign policy. And this we seek to achieve in coordination with our partnership in the region by strengthening our mutual relations and also through building a Maghreb – a democratic Maghreb Union, a prosperous one that respects human rights and also its own peoples.

The second issue is the security issue on the – in the Sahel region and the Sahara, and I would like to point out that Morocco is deeply engaged and heavily engaged in working with various partners, whether private nonprofit organizations or even civil society organization, and also countries in the region and international partners to establish peace and security in the Sahara and the Sahel regions using – through the peace and security mechanisms and also using political mechanisms. Therefore, Morocco is attempting to coordinate at the highest level with neighboring countries, and also with West Africa – African nations, and the Maghreb Union because maintaining security in the region is – maintaining also tribal security and the security of the Mediterranean. And this directly impacts international peace and security.

The third issue is the Western Sahara issue. Maghreb – Morocco has bravely submitted a proposal for self-rule, and it considers it to be base for negotiations to reach a final agreement to this long-lasting conflict.

And I would like to extend to you, Madam Secretary, my deepest thanks for your clear position that you repeatedly reiterated, and you once again confirmed it today, considering the self-rule solution to be a realistic solution and a serious one. And Morocco is open to implement UN resolutions in participating with sincere credibility in negotiations that would lead to such a final resolution.

Finally, the Syrian problem. You notice that Madam Secretary also noted that Morocco’s direct involvement and its sincere commitment to the partnership and also coordination with various parts and locally and internationally to put an end to this nightmare – to this horrific nightmare that the Syrian people – our brotherly Syrian people is facing. And we are committed to continue on this path of cooperation to put an end to the violence that the Syrian people are experiencing. And in this regard, Morocco will be hosting the upcoming meeting for the Friends of Syria meetings next October, and I wish that you would honor us with your participation.

The Strategic Dialogue that brings us together today is not just political and not just economic. Morocco is like any other countries in the region, has economic problems, and our major partners in Europe are also facing recessions, and this affects Morocco directly. For that reason, we are delighted to have this dialogue today on economic issues so that we can deepen our economic cooperation between the two countries and also attract more American investments in Morocco. And we would like to learn what concerns U.S. investors have so that we can address them and discuss them, and also find ways to attract these investments to Morocco.

We also would like to have a Free Trade Agreement between the two countries – more successful and more balanced, and this could also – so that it can open avenues for Morocco to benefit from it. As I said before, Morocco is committed to effectively contribute to the entire region to maintain peace and security, and therefore a discussion of issues related to the economic problems is very vital to this.

Finally, we have the educational discussions and also a dialogue between civilizations. And then this has been led by His Majesty, as Prince of the Faithful, and he’s been sponsoring dialogue between various cultures. And Morocco has always been a meeting place for all civilizations, and we are very delighted to be part of this discussion as well.

Giving us today, the – today marking the onset of this U.S.-Moroccan dialogue that we started today with the signing of Memorandum of Understanding is a very important step in our mutual relationship, and it’s a very important turning point in our strategic relationship, and reflects the determination of His Majesty and also President – Morocco – President Obama, to further enhance and development this relationship. And we will do our utmost best to enrich the strategic relationship for the interests – best interests of all – both our people.

And you will find in Morocco a credible partner, and thank you very much. (Applause.)

http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2012/09/197711.htm

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Secretary Clinton Delivers Remarks With Moroccan Foreign Minister Al-Othmani

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton deliver remarks with Moroccan Foreign Minister Saad-Eddine Al-Othmani at the U.S.-Morocco Strategic Dialogue at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. on September 13, 2012. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]

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Secretary Clinton Meets With Moroccan Foreign Minister Al-Othmani

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with Moroccan Foreign Minister Saad-Eddine Al-Othmani at the U.S.-Morocco Strategic Dialogue at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. on September 13, 2012. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]

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Secretary Clinton Meets With Moroccan Foreign Minister Al-Othmani

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton meets with Moroccan Foreign Minister Saad-Eddine Al-Othmani at the U.S.-Morocco Strategic Dialogue at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. on September 13, 2012. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]

c´est son avant derniere rencontre avec les marocains

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Morocco Emerges as Key U.S. Ally in Troubled Region

September 15, 2012, 7:33 am
By HARVEY MORRIS


LONDON — Anti-American protests that this week spread across the Arab world overshadowed Washington’s latest steps to cement its ties with one of its closest allies in the region, Morocco.

The North African kingdom is regarded by the United States and Europe as an island of stability in a sea of troubles.

Muslim demonstrators rallied outside the U.S. Consulate in Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city, to condemn a U.S-made video insulting Islam. But the protest was small, spontaneous and peaceful, and faced a heavy police presence, unlike more violent outbursts of anger elsewhere in the Muslim world.

The day after Americans learned of the deaths of four embassy staff in Libya, a senior Moroccan official was at the State Department for the launch of a strategic dialogue on expanding an already close and long-standing relationship.

It was an occasion for Hillary Rodham Clinton, the Secretary of State, to praise Morocco as a “leader and a model” in a region where the U.S. needed a strong, reliable and influential ally.

The U.S. has had a free trade agreement with Morocco since 2004, the same year the kingdom was accorded the status of Major Non-Nato Ally, a designation reflecting the close strategic ties between the two countries.

The relationship has grown in importance for Washington since the revolutions that toppled leaders elsewhere in North Africa, including Egypt’s Hosni Mubarak, a long-time U.S. ally.

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI skillfully negotiated the challenges of the so-called Arab Spring by holding a constitutional referendum on political reforms in the face of popular protests, followed by multi-party elections last November.

According to Antonin Tisseron, a security specialist at Europe’s Thomas Moore institute, Washington’s interest in a tighter relationship with Rabat is focused on the battle against terrorism and Islamic fundamentalism.

“In the context of the assassination of the U.S. ambassador in Libya, the uncertainties about Tunisia and Egypt, and the specter of the ‘Afghanization’ of northern Mali,” he wrote this week, “the kingdom appears to be an important, if not essential partner.”

Morocco is seen as an increasingly vital bulwark against the threat of instability spreading from Mali after the northern half of the central African state fell under the control of militant, foreign-sponsored radical Islamist movements.

That is coupled with a wider perceived threat posed by Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb and its North African affiliates. Europe is particularly concerned about the additional challenge posed by narcotics and people-smugglers active in the region.

One European commentator suggested this week that the impetus for closer U.S.-Moroccan ties was part of Washington’s wider strategic policy towards the Middle East.

“The U.S. wants to make its Moroccan ally the second player in the strategy it has adopted towards the Arab-Muslim geopolitical space,” wrote Pedro Canales in Spain’s El Imparcial.

“The Wahhabi monarchy in Saudi Arabia and the Alawi monarchy in Morocco form the poles of support for American intervention in the ‘Arab Spring’.”

America’s ties with Morocco predate all others with the Arab world. As Hillary Clinton recalled on Thursday, Morocco was the first nation to recognize American independence in 1777. And Ambassador Chris Stevens, killed in the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, “fell in love with the region” after serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Morocco.

For the pan-African daily, Le Griot, the timing of the strategic dialogue was no accident but one that was dictated by events.

“Viewed as a pivot of stability in a troubled North Africa, Morocco is positioning itself as a central player in a renewal of America’s North African policy, one that is more inclusive and less intrusive.”

International Herald Tribune

Nos liens avec les chinois vont au dela de l'aspect militaire, apparemment on s'est engage avec eux etils vont devenir un partenaire economique de choix (enfin j'espère), ils vont financer plusieurs projtes d'infrastructures, et j'espere qu'ils vont ouvrir des usines, et pourquoi pas faire un chantier maritime pour fabriquer des bateaux !

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M. Aziz RABBAH reçoit l’Ambassadeur de la République Populaire de Chine
(12/09/2012)

Monsieur Aziz RABBAH, Ministre de l’Equipement et du Transport, a reçu le mercredi 12 septembre 2012 au siège du Ministère, Son Excellence Madame XU JINGHU, Ambassadeur de la République Populaire de Chine à Rabat.


A cette occasion, Mme l’Ambassadeur a tenu à qualifier les relations maroco-chinoises d’historiques et d’excellentes. Elle a souligné que le gouvernement chinois accorde une grande importance au renforcement de la coopération bilatérale et au développement économique et social du Maroc, qu’il considère comme partenaire incontournable.

La Chine, compte tenu de la position géographique et stratégique du Maroc, en plus du développement économique et de la stabilité politique et sociale acquise grâce à une série de réformes politiques courageuses, reste disposée à accompagner le Maroc dans sa marche au développement. Dans cette perspective, en plus de la présence des entreprises chinoises au Maroc dans divers secteurs (TGV, autoroutes, ponts, …), le gouvernement chinois accorde également une assistance qu’il est prêt à accroître et à renforcer.

Mr le Ministre a pour sa part souligné que le Maroc, grâce à sa stabilité politique et son climat favorable aux affaires, se positionne en tant que hub pour l’Afrique de l’Ouest. Ce qui représente une opportunité pour l’industrie chinoise désireuse de s’y exporter. Il a, en outre, exprimé le souhait du Maroc pour que la Chine lui soit un partenaire stratégique. Aussi, les entreprises chinoises sont toujours invitées à investir au Maroc, que ce soit de manière individuelle ou à travers des consortiums.

Les échanges ont porté ensuite sur les axes suivants :

5ème Conférence du Forum sur la Coopération sino-africain

Lors de ce Forum, qui s’est tenu à Pékin les 19 et 20 juillet 2012, des mesures ont été prises en faveur du développement des infrastructures en Afrique. La Chine s’est engagée à octroyer un montant de 20 milliards de dollars US aux pays africains pour le financement des projets de développement, notamment dans les domaines des infrastructures, de l’énergie et du bâtiment

Infrastructures de Transport

Le Tunnel Tizi-n'Tichka : La réalisation du tunnel de Tizi-n'Tichka, long de 10km, permettra de réduire le trajet Marrakech-Ouarzazate de 25km ainsi que le désenclavement de toute la région Sud-Est du Maroc comprise entre Ouarzazate, Errachidia et Zagora.

La tendance actuelle est que les projets d’infrastructures soient réalisés dans le cadre d’un partenariat public-privé. Aussi, les sociétés chinoises ayant montré leur intérêt pour ce projet seront invitées, dans les prochains jours, par le Ministère de l’Equipement et du Transport à suivre des présentations le concernant.

Les Routes : L’assistance chinoise est fortement souhaitée en ce domaine, notamment en matière d élargissement de certaines routes nationales et de désenclavement du monde rural.

Transport aérien

L’Accord aérien qui lie le Maroc et la Chine a été actualisé le 13 août 2012 à Pékin. Il permet aux deux parties, la multidésignation des entreprises de transport aérien, l’exploitation de 14 fréquences par semaine ainsi que l’exploitation de trois points de part et d’autres.

Secteur Ferroviaire

Mr le Ministre a informé SE Mme l’Ambassadeur de Chine de la volonté du Maroc de développer le train régional.


A la fin de la rencontre, SE Madame l’Ambassadeur a sollicité l’assistance du Ministère au profit des entreprises chinoises qui œuvrent au Maroc pour les aider à dépasser certaines difficultés qu’elles y rencontrent.

Par ailleurs, l’idée de l’organisation d’une visite en Chine au profit d’une délégation d’hommes d’affaires marocains et qui sera présidée par Mr le Ministre a été lancée.

Que veut le Qatar ? Rapport avec la Syrie ?

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SM le Roi reçoit un envoyé spécial de l'émir de l'Etat du Qatar
18 septembre 2012

Rabat -
SM le Roi Mohammed VI, que Dieu L'assiste, a reçu, mardi au Palais Royal à Rabat, le ministre d'Etat qatari aux Affaires étrangères, Khalid Bin Mohamed Al-Attiyah, envoyé spécial de l'émir de l'Etat du Qatar, Son Altesse Cheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, qui a remis au Souverain un message de l'émir du Qatar.

MAP

La visite du Roi dans le Golfe n'étais pas qu'une histoire d'argent...

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Comment le Maroc verrouille le Moyen-Orient arabe

Lundi 29 Octobre 2012

Comment le Maroc verrouille le Moyen-Orient arabe

Après une première période où la tempête avait semblé balayer l'ensemble du monde arabe ; après un second moment où la consolidation des changements a surtout bénéficié au courant islamiste, notamment aux Frères musulmans égyptiens, il semble bien que nous soyons entrés dans une troisième période marquée par de grandes manoeuvres diplomatiques et stratégiques. L'événement le plus apparent dans cette période aura été, à l'évidence, la visite de l'émir du Qatar Hamad Thani à Gaza. Certes, sa démarche semble conforter la direction du Hamas palestinien dans son épreuve de force permanente avec l'Autorité palestinienne qui, on l'a un peu oublié, avait été l'un des derniers soutiens affirmés d'Hosni Moubarak de janvier 2011.Mais la véritable signification de cette visite est avant tout le coup d'arrêt que les Qataris ont voulu porter à l'influence iranienne encore présente dans ce territoire enclavé entre l'Égypte et Israël et soumis aux vents violents les plus divers. La direction du Hamas avait jusqu'au début de l'insurrection syrienne maintenu d'excellents rapports avec l'Iran en général et son bras armé local, le Hezbollah libanais en particulier. Tout cela est bel et bien fini : le leader historique Khaled Mechaal a déménagé à la cloche de bois de Damas dès l'hiver 2012 et s'est réinstallé au Qatar. Son alter ego local, Haniyeh, s'est depuis lors prêté à une tournée triomphale organisée évidemment par le Qatar et qui l'aura conduit jusqu'à Bahreïn pour y donner l'accolade à la famille régnante et sanctionner de son tout récent enthousiasme la répression des chiites, qui y règne.Ce grand retournement du Hamas bénéficie évidemment au nouveau camp sunnite qui s'est constitué peu à peu avec l'explosion syrienne. Du coup, l'antagonisme autrefois palpable entre le Qatar et l'Arabie saoudite s'est considérablement réduit. Il est vrai que la retraite, pour raisons de santé, du roi Abdallah, libéral notoire aux sympathies prosyriennes constantes et partisan d'un relèvement politique de la minorité chiite saoudienne, aura de facto considérablement rapproché les vues de la branche aînée saoudienne et de la branche cadette qatarie du wahhabisme péninsulaire. Mais, si le rapprochement est bien réel, chacun demeure pourtant avec son propre réseau d'alliances et sa propre vision de l'avenir. Le Qatar a jeté son dévolu depuis des années sur le mouvement des Frères musulmans égyptiens, lequel bénéficie particulièrement de l'appui de la chaîne de télévision al-Jazirah. C'est ici que la diplomatie marocaine, en étroite alliance avec la monarchie jordanienne, a marqué un point essentiel. Les Saoudiens en effet ont accordé leur protection pleine et entière à une Jordanie où l'opposition islamiste, pour divisée et incertaine qu'elle soit, n'en est pas moins puissante. Le Hamas, cela va de soi, soutient les islamistes jordaniens contre le roi, l'Autorité palestinienne et, bien sûr, Israël. En obtenant un véritable contrat d'alliance stratégique, sanctionné par une aide financière importante, le Maroc a réussi pleinement à verrouiller la situation au Machrek. Les Saoudiens, en reprenant en main le Conseil de coopération du Golfe arabe, ont en effet réussi à réintégrer le Qatar dans le jeu, tout en réduisant sa marge de manoeuvre. Seule puissance militaire crédible actuelle dans la région, le Maroc pourrait en cas de crise grave prêter main-forte à l'Arabie saoudite, que ce soit en Jordanie ou ailleurs. Au total, tout en intégrant les islamistes dans une combinaison gouvernementale qui a provoqué l'apaisement intérieur, le Maroc ne renonce nullement à une politique étrangère subtile. Car, sans les combattre explicitement, les Saoudiens ont su trouver dans le camp sunnite un contrepoids, sans doute étendu au gouvernement libyen actuel, à l'hégémonie régionale potentielle de l'islamisme égypto-tunisien. La gravité de la situation syrienne ne permet en effet pas au Qatar de faire cavalier seul. Et le bloc chiite Iran-Syrie-Hezbollah est trop isolé sur le plan politique pour fissurer l'actuel consensus arabe. Ayant ainsi consolidé son image de puissance arabe modérée et militairement performante, le Maroc conserve ainsi, avec l'appui saoudien, les moyens d'affirmer sa personnalité dans le Maghreb, et, peut-être, de peser positivement sur un processus de succession en Algérie qui demeure bien opaque. En somme, le Moyen-Orient arabe a bien besoin d'un pôle de stabilité comme le Maroc, pour pouvoir traverser sans encombres supplémentaires l'une des périodes les plus troublées de son histoire récente.

Alexandre Adler

FIGARO

Fais gaffe à Alexandre Adler arsenik, l'autre jour dans "C dans l'air" (voir vidéo posté par moi sur le Qatar dans le topic Actus Moyen Orient), selon lui, il se peut que le Qatar pourra déstabiliser le Maroc car celui-ci serait trop proche des Saouds (il parlait aussi de l'Algérie).

Il est partie dans un trip, le Qatar investit dans les banlieues françaises car c'est le "4e pays du Maghreb" et ça peu servir à déstabiliser les pays du Maghreb (soutien apporté à Ennahdha en Tunisie zum beispiel )

inanc a écrit:

Fais gaffe à Alexandre Adler arsenik, l'autre jour dans "C dans l'air" (voir vidéo posté par moi sur le Qatar dans le topic Actus Moyen Orient), selon lui, il se peut que le Qatar pourra déstabiliser le Maroc car celui-ci serait trop proche des Saouds (il parlait aussi de l'Algérie).

Il est partie dans un trip, le Qatar investit dans les banlieues françaises car c'est le "4e pays du Maghreb" et ça peu servir à déstabiliser les pays du Maghreb (soutien apporté à Ennahdha en Tunisie zum beispiel )

Adler a raconté beaucoup d'ineptie dans son reportage,les enfants du "4e pays du maghreb" n'influence pas du tout leurs pays si il y a un autre ghanouchi il viendra du maroc

les saoud et le qatar en embouille total ce qu'il faut pas entendre