India–Morocco relations

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Morocco–India relations
Map indicating locations of India and Morocco

India

Morocco

India–Morocco relations refers to the bilateral ties between Morocco and India. Morocco has an embassy in New Delhi, and Consulates in Mumbai and Kolkata. India operates an embassy in Rabat. Both nations are part of the Non-Aligned Movement.[1]

In the United Nations, India supported the decolonisation of Morocco and the Moroccan freedom movement. India recognised Morocco on June 20, 1956 and established relations in 1957.[2] The Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India states that "India and Morocco have enjoyed cordial and friendly relations and over the years bilateral relations have witnessed significant depth and growth."[3]

Historical[edit]

Arab Explorer Ibn Battuta from Tangier, Morroco visited Delhi in early 1300s where he was made judge by the Sultan of Delhi Muhammad Bin Tughlaq.

Exchanges and Trade relations[edit]

India was Morocco's 4th largest trading partner 13th largest supplier in the first half of 2021.[4]

A high-level Moroccan trade delegation led by Ambassador Mohamed Maliki visited India on a six-day visit in November 2021. Maliki declared that the country had a national plan to increase their presence in India. He also announced that the country would open a consulate in Bangalore.[4]

The Indian Council for Cultural Relations promotes Indian culture in Morocco.[5] Morocco seeks to increase its trade ties with India and is seeking Indian investment in various sectors[6]

Indian Embassy[edit]

The Indian embassy is located in Rabat.[7]

Moroccan Embassy[edit]

The Moroccan embassy is located in New Delhi.[8]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. The Non-Aligned Movement: Member States Archived 2010-12-09 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 1 May 2012.
  2. "Morocco - India Relations". Archived from the original on 14 May 2012. Retrieved 1 May 2012.
  3. "India–Morocco Relations". Ministry of External Affairs of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 November 2011. Retrieved 1 May 2012.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Chaudhury, Dipanjan Roy. "Morocco plans to open new Consulate in India, launches campaign to seek investments". The Economic Times. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
  5. Indian Embassy in Rabat, Morocco Retrieved 1 May 2012.
  6. Asit Manohar, Morocco proposes to “spice up” bilateral relations with India Archived 2015-02-21 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 1 May 2012.
  7. 7.0 7.1 "Welcome to Embassy of India, Rabat (Morocco)". indianembassyrabat.gov.in. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
  8. "Moroccan Embassy New Delhi India". Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  9. Chaudhury, Dipanjan Roy. "Morocco plans to open new Consulate in India, launches campaign to seek investments". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2022-01-27.

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