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UAE and Morocco finalize CEPA to boost goods and services trade through tariff cuts, regulatory reforms
29-Jul-2024 Middle East Economy
The UAE and Morocco have finalized the terms of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
Samir case : Corral Holding awarded only $150 million of claimed $2.7 billion
16-Jul-2024 Yabiladi
The ICSID dismissed most of Corral Morocco Holding’s claims against Morocco, amounting to $2.7 billion, awarding the group $150 million.
SAMIR oil refinery: Morocco rejects $2.7 billion compensation claim from Saudi firm
9-Jul-2024 Morocco World News
Morocco dismissed the claims, maintaining that the businessman was engaging in blackmail and illegal maneuvers to obstruct the liquidation process of Morocco’s sole oil refinery, Samir.
Morocco and the United States consider renewing the Free Trade Agreement
3-Jul-2024 Atalayar
Agriculture and automobiles were the most important issues on the negotiating table between Rabat and Washington.
Morocco, Korea hold talks to establish legal framework on trade and investment
3-Jun-2024 Morocco World News
Morocco and the Republic of Korea signed a Joint Statement on the launch of exploratory discussions to establish a legal framework on trade and investment between the two countries.
British government declares Western Sahara trade “legal” despite UN proposal rejection
15-May-2024 Dzair Tube
The British government’s declaration of trade activities in Western Sahara as “legal” has stirred controversy, particularly in light of a proposal to establish a United Nations council for monitoring natural resources in the disputed territory.
EU Court adviser confirms separate and distinct status of Western Sahara
22-Mar-2024 Western Sahara Resource Watch
The Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union has this morning, 21 March 2024, published two Opinions in the appeal case on extending the EU-Morocco Fisheries Agreement and Trade Liberalisation Agreement into Western Sahara.
EU Court adviser: fruit from Western Sahara should not be labelled as from Morocco
22-Mar-2024 Western Sahara Resource Watch
“Products originating in the territory of Western Sahara should be labelled as such, to the exclusion of any other provenance”, the Advocate General to Europe’s top Court stated on Thursday 21 March 2024.
Report: EU-Morocco fisheries depends on illegal occupation
22-Mar-2024 Western Sahara Resource Watch
A new document published by the EU Commission reveals to what extent the EU-Morocco fisheries agreement has been depending on the stocks offshore occupied Western Sahara.
Unveiling the future of Western Sahara: CJEU’s upcoming verdict on EU-Morocco trade disputes
29-Feb-2024 BNN
The impending decision in the Western Sahara case by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) might have far-reaching consequences on international law, state sovereignty, and indigenous rights.
Peru, Morocco Eye Economic Expansion with Potential Free Trade Agreement Talks
29-Feb-2024 BNN
Peruvian and Moroccan trade leaders are exploring the possibilities of a bilateral free trade agreement to strengthen their economic relations and expand their trade cooperation.
Algerian president counters Morocco’s Sahel offer with free trade zones
16-Feb-2024 Yabiladi
In a move seen as a response to Morocco’s initiative facilitating Atlantic access for Sahel states, Algerian President announced plans for free trade zones with both Niger and Mali. This announcement comes amidst Algeria’s efforts to maintain its influence in the region.
Algeria thaws trade relations with Spain
23-Jan-2024 Atalayar
After a dispute that lasted more than 19 months, Algiers is reconciling with Madrid, starting with the appointment of a new ambassador. The resumption of trade relations between the two countries has not been long in coming.
Madrid’s new stance on Western Sahara boosts trade between Morocco and Spain
21-Dec-2023 Atalayar
Trade relations between Morocco and Spain are at an all-time high. Since the government of Pedro Sánchez changed the traditional Spanish position on the Sahara issue, recognising the Moroccan autonomy plan.
Free trade and debt: the two sides of neocolonialism
16-Nov-2023 bilaterals.org
Highlights from the workshop organised in Marrakesh by Attac Maroc, bilaterals.org, CADTM Africa, GRAIN and the Tunisian Observatory of Economy.
Korea pushing to sign free trade pacts with 7 emerging nations
25-Aug-2023 Korea Times
Korea is pushing to sign a bilateral Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Kenya, Tanzania, Morocco, Thailand, Pakistan, Serbia, and the Dominican Republic, and held a public hearing session in Seoul.
Russia includes Morocco in a North African free trade zone project
18-Aug-2023 Atalayar
A few days after the Russia-Africa Summit, Russia has announced that it is working on a free trade agreement with several North African countries, including Morocco.
Russian Federation includes Morocco in North African free trade zone project
9-Aug-2023 Fresh Plaza
During a meeting with his Cabinet of Ministers, president Putin announced his intention to sign free trade agreements with several North African countries, namely Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt.
Morocco and Western Sahara: A new conflict brewing?
27-Jul-2023 DW
With Israel recognizing Western Sahara as part of the Moroccan kingdom and a contentious fishing agreement between Morocco and the EU expiring, tensions are intensifying between the Polisario Front, Morocco and Algeria.
Polisario blocks agreements between the EU and Morocco
27-Jul-2023 TeleSUR
The Polisario Front announces that the fishing agreement between the European Union (EU) and Morocco, which has recently expired, must respect the sovereignty of the Saharawi territories before its reactivation.