Doha – Foreign Affairs Minister Nasser Bourita announced Monday that Morocco has concluded approximately 7,500 international agreements, with two-thirds signed during King Mohammed VI’s reign. Speaking at the Chamber of Representatives, Bourita said that the conventional framework represents a fundamental tool of the country’s foreign policy.
“The importance does not lie in signing conventions but in their effective implementation,” Bourita stated, echoing the King’s guidance.
Responding to a question from the Authenticity and Modernity (PAM) group about evaluating international agreements, the minister detailed several mechanisms for monitoring implementation.
These include bilateral mechanisms such as joint commissions with partner countries, which he described as “essential instruments to accompany the implementation of commitments.”
Governmental departments also ensure agreements are properly executed, Bourita noted. Clear instructions are given to Morocco’s ambassadors worldwide “to make implementation support a key element guaranteeing the credibility of commitments signed by Morocco.”
The minister disclosed that Morocco currently maintains about 800 economic agreements capable of generating significant impact in bilateral relations through the facilities and incentives they offer, particularly in the economic sector.
Economic diplomacy and diaspora support
Economic diplomacy constitutes a fundamental pillar of Morocco’s foreign policy established by King Mohammed VI, Bourita told representatives. He pointed out that in today’s world of challenges and opportunities, Morocco enjoys enormous potential for international cooperation thanks to “the royal vision and the country’s stability.”
The government has taken practical measures to support this dynamic, including creating a Directorate General for Economic Diplomacy within the Foreign Affairs Ministry this year and appointing economic attachés to most Moroccan embassies. Partnership agreements have also been signed as part of the government’s foreign trade plan.
“The Foreign Affairs Ministry remains a channel in this field that economic actors must leverage to promote Moroccan products,” Bourita said. He added that economic diplomacy primarily aims to enable economic actors to capitalize on Morocco’s diplomatic network of nearly 110 embassies and 60 consulates.
Regarding Moroccans residing abroad (MREs), Bourita affirmed that the government’s approach focuses on protecting their rights, modernizing administrative services, and mobilizing their economic potential.
This vision, Bourita explained, stems from royal instructions expressed in the November 6, 2024 speech calling for a new comprehensive and sustainable strategy.
While annual transfers from MREs exceed MAD 117 billion ($11.7 billion), only 10% goes toward investment—a figure the government intends to increase. Bourita stressed the need to rethink dedicated institutions and fully involve Moroccans worldwide in developing public policies, especially regarding investment.
