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The procession, escorted by a distinguished squadron of horsemen – a tradition reserved for distinguished guests – led King Mohammed VI from the palace entrance to the iconic Zayed Gate.
Emirati folklore troupes lined the route from Zayed to Al Hisn Gate, performing traditional songs and dances to welcome the monarch.
As part of the welcoming ceremony, the Al Fursan national aerobatic team flew over the palace, painting the sky with ribbons of red and green smoke, reflecting the colors of the Moroccan flag. At the same time, a 21-gun salute echoed through the air.
At the Al Hisn gate, King Mohammed VI was received by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, followed by an exchange of national honors and a review of the distinguished Emirati land, naval, and air forces in honor of the visiting King.
The occasion was attended by eminent personalities, including Vice President Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince Sheikh Khalid Bin Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and several other dignitaries representing the UAE.
The Moroccan delegation accompanying King Mohammed VI comprised Advisor Fouad Ali El Himma, Foreign Affairs Minister Nasser Bourita, Minister of Economy and Finance Nadia Fettah, and other notable figures from various sectors.
The Royal reception King Mohammed VI received in the UAE is a testament to the long-standing strong ties between Morocco and the United Arab Emirates.
Morocco-UAE ties
Morocco and UAE are strong regional allies, with cooperation spanning a wide range of fields including economy, and security among others.
The UAE is among the countries that support Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces in the Western Sahara region. The Gulf countries have repeatedly described the 2007 Morocco-proposed Autonomy Plan as the most serious and credible initiative to reach a lasting political solution to the Western Sahara dispute.
In 2020, the UAE opened a consulate general in Laayoune, southern Morocco, further consolidating its stance in support of Moroccan territorial sovereignty.
The UAE was the first Arab country to open diplomatic representation in the country’s southern provinces, and King Mohammed VI described the move as a “historic” decision that reflected the UAE’s long-standing support for Morocco’s territorial integrity.
The two countries equally share robust economic ties, with bilateral trade reaching the $1 billion mark in 2022. The Gulf country is also among Morocco’s key trade partners.
“Our investments in Morocco exceeded AED 50 billion (USD14 billion) by the end of 2021, accounting for 21 per cent of total FDI in Moroccan markets. At the same time, Morocco’s investments in the UAE amounted to AED 289.9 million (USD 79 million) by the end of 2020,” UAE Minister of Economy Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri said in April.
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