Ambassador Youssef Amrani Revisits Morocco-US Historic Ties at Harvard Arab Conference

Agadir – Morocco’s Ambassador to the US, Youssef Amrani, represented Morocco at the Arab Conference at Harvard (ACH26), held from April 17 to 19, reinforcing the long-standing partnership between Morocco and the US. 

The Arab Conference at Harvard gathered a range of speakers, including ministers, ambassadors, business leaders, and influential global figures, to discuss the future of the Arab world.

Amrani delivered a speech on “Moroccan Foreign Diplomacy and the United States: A Lens on Arab Diplomacy,” presenting Morocco as an example of an evolving country in a dynamic international context.  

The Moroccan ambassador also spoke about the nearly 250 years of sturdy relations between Morocco and the US, pointing to several areas of collaboration such as agriculture and military strategies. 

He further emphasized the importance of elevating this partnership to the next phase, driven by shared ambition in strategic sectors such as critical minerals, clean energy, security architecture, and Atlantic connectivity.

To illustrate the depth of bilateral cooperation, the ambassador pointed to the African Lion exercise, the largest annual military drill on the African continent, which reflects the  collaboration between the two countries in defense, security, and regional stability.

Amrani noted that Morocco was the first country to recognize the independence of the US in 1777, a milestone that laid the groundwork for one of the world’s oldest continuous diplomatic relationships. 

The Morocco-United States Treaty of Friendship, he noted, remains a symbol of enduring trust and consistency in international relations.

Additionally, Amrani addressed the Western Sahara case, recalling the US recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces as a turning point in the dossier. He said the move reinforced Morocco’s Autonomy Plan as the basis for a lasting political solution.

He also referred to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797, noting that it signals a major shift toward the implementation phase of the political process built around Morocco’s autonomy initiative.

In recent years, Morocco’s position on Western Sahara has gained growing momentum, with many countries endorsing its Autonomy Plan as the most credible and lasting solution to the regional dispute. 

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