Morocco received the agreement in principle to obtain the status of Sectoral Dialogue Partner from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), at the 56th meeting of foreign ministers of member countries held on July 11 and 12, 2023, in Jakarta, Indonesia. This status also reflects the vision of King Mohammed VI to diversify the Kingdom’s partnerships, particularly on the Asian continent, says the ministry. The sectoral dialogue partnership defines the foundations and prospects for multi-faceted cooperation between ASEAN and Morocco in sectors identified by both parties. ASEAN, created in 1967, comprises 10 countries: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, and Vietnam. Six other countries enjoy “Sectoral Dialogue Partner” status with ASEAN.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 19, 2023 02:56 UTC