Incoming U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stresses importance of relationship with Morocco

In Washington DC, during this week’s confirmation hearing for the position of US Secretary of State, Republican Senator Marco Rubio highlighted Morocco’s role as a key partner in addressing issues such as counterterrorism and providing opportunities for economic development as well as engagement across Africa. In the five-hour hearing Rubio stressed the following: “I also think, to the north, of Morocco, where we are seeing substantial advances, thanks to the Agreements [Abraham Accords], but also thanks to a relationship that continues to build,” he said.