Rabat – The US Embassy in Morocco announced today the arrival of Christopher Deutsch, who begins his tenure as the new US Consul General in Casablanca.
Consul General Deutsch managed regional affairs and strategic US engagement across the Middle East at the US Department of State in Washington, bringing extensive overseas tenure and diplomatic assignments including in Yemen, Iraq, Egypt, Italy, and Haiti.
Commenting on his new role, the consul general recalled the partnership between Morocco and the US, describing Rabat as one of America’s oldest and most enduring alliances.
“It is a privilege to serve the U.S. Mission under Ambassador Duke Buchan III and to engage with the people of the Kingdom of Morocco,” the US mission quoted him as saying.
He also emphasized his determination to support Ambassador Buchan’s vision to deepen ties with “local partners, expanding trade and investment, and advancing our shared commitment to education, culture and economic opportunity across the region.”
The consul’s assignment includes direct daily operations at the Consulate General in Casablanca, and execution of mission-wide strategic priorities to bolster US-Morocco relations.
Deutsch holds a BA in history from Yale University and a master’s degree in public policy from Princeton University.
His language portfolio includes Arabic, French, Italian, Spanish, and Haitian Creole.
The arrival of Deutsch comes as the US and Morocco are expanding bilateral cooperation at all levels.
US President Donald Trump reaffirmed earlier this month the US commitment to supporting Morocco’s position on its priority cause, Western Sahara.
A statement from the Royal Cabinet said Trump stressed the US recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces in Western Sahara, recalling support for the North African country’s serious, credible and realistic Autonomy Plan as the only basis for a just and lasting solution to the dispute.
“Any other approach would only prolong the current situation, which is unacceptable,” added the US president, vowing that Washington will continue working to advance efforts aimed at bringing the dispute to an end.
His message came in the form of a congratulatory message to King Mohammed VI on Throne Day.
Trump commended the strong cooperation between the two countries after Morocco decided to name the Dakhla-Tiznit Expressway after him , thanking Morocco and King Mohammed VI for the decision.
