From New York Post · · 1m 20s
Israel and Morocco deepen ties via US-backed deal
US ambassador Michael Waltz announces Israel-Morocco agreement to boost trade and tourism.
In brief
US ambassador Michael Waltz announces Israel-Morocco agreement to boost trade and tourism. Israel and Morocco agreed to deepen diplomatic and economic ties under a US-backed trilateral deal after normalizing relations in 2020. Originally reported by New York Post.
New trilateral agreement signed
Israel and Morocco agreed Wednesday to deepen diplomatic and economic ties under a new trilateral agreement with the US aimed at building on President Trump’s historic Abraham Accords.
US ambassador hosts signing
US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz hosted Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita in New York for the signing.
Waltz on relationship strength
Waltz said the relationship between Israel and Arab nations remains strong and growing despite the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel and the Gaza war.
Trade growth since 2020
Trade between Israel and Morocco has jumped 500% since the countries normalized relations in 2020.
Waltz predicts future growth
Waltz predicted more Moroccans will travel to Israel, more Israelis will visit Morocco, and businesses will have a stake in peace.
Sa’ar on tourism and investment
Sa’ar said the agreement offers practical ways to expand ties through tourism and investment and praised the US for shaping a better future.
What it means
Israel and Morocco agreed to deepen diplomatic and economic ties under a US-backed trilateral deal after normalizing relations in 2020.
