The Kingdom of Morocco has set forth plans to establish an Honorary Consulate aimed at representing the nation’s interests within the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in the forthcoming months. This disclosure was conveyed to CityNews by Mr. Mohammed Ameur, the Ambassador of the Royal Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco to the Kingdom of Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, stationed in Brussels.
As indicated by Mr. Ameur, the soon-to-be-established Consulate in Luxembourg will serve as a catalyst for fostering economic collaboration. It will create avenues for business investments and facilitate market expansion for stakeholders from both nations. The ambassador elucidated that the Honorary Consulate’s primary role will be to positively promote Morocco’s image within Luxembourg.
A series of events has been outlined to enhance cultural exchange, promote business brands, and showcase investment prospects in Luxembourg, in conjunction with the inauguration of the Consulate.
Characterizing the relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg as amicable and congenial, Mr. Ameur underscored the special rapport between Morocco’s monarch, King Mohamed VI, and Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg as a driving force behind this state of affairs. He affirmed that both countries are committed to fortifying economic and political ties, thereby fostering enhanced business and investment opportunities in both markets, founded on mutually advantageous terms.
Regarding cultural interaction, the Moroccan envoy extolled Moroccan tourist attractions and tour packages as highly sought-after by tourists and tour operators from Luxembourg. This popularity is attributed to factors such as geographical proximity, cultural diversity, richness, and a hospitable environment. This appeal is further augmented by the recognition that Morocco is perceived as a stable, progressive, and contemporary nation that maintains an open stance towards Europe and the global community.
With an extensive coastal stretch of approximately 2,500 kilometers along the Mediterranean Sea in the north and the Atlantic Ocean to its western boundary, the Kingdom of Morocco assumes a geo-strategic position as a gateway linking significant economies, cultures, civilizations, histories, and peoples. The Kingdom serves as a pivotal crossroads, connecting Africa to the south, North America and Western Europe to the north, and North Africa, the Arab world, and the wider Orient in the east.
Morocco’s official declaration of the Western Sahara as its “Western Sahara Province” led to a conflict of national liberation, marked by armed resistance initiated by the indigenous pro-independence Polisario Front. In 1975, the Polisario Front proclaimed the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) in opposition to Morocco’s claims over the region.
Recently, Morocco has introduced a “conflict de-escalation” proposal aimed at resolving the Western Sahara dispute. This political framework advocates for the autonomy of the Western Sahara within the Moroccan state, yet it does not extend to granting full sovereignty to the territory. The proposal has garnered international support, notably from key Western capitals such as Washington, Madrid, Paris, Amsterdam, and Berlin. This achievement signifies what is frequently described as the Kingdom’s rising prestige—a sentiment that has gained prominence since the ascension of the pro-reform and modernization era under King Mohammed VI’s reign in Rabat.
Hence, apart from the strained relations with Algeria, which have deteriorated significantly this year, diplomatic efforts appear to be yielding renewed global goodwill for Morocco.
By David Danisa