Israel and Morocco agreed on 2026-09-16 during talks in New York, mediated by the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, to upgrade their diplomatic missions to full embassies and exchange ambassadors. The move marks the first planned ambassador exchange between the two countries since they restored relations nearly six years earlier.
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Israel and Morocco agreed in New York on Wednesday, Sept. 16, to upgrade their diplomatic missions to embassies and exchange ambassadors, nearly six years after restoring relations under the US-brokered Abraham Accords. The agreement followed a trilateral meeting involving Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Wa
The move will mark the first time Morocco and Israel have exchanged ambassadors.
Israel and Morocco agreed Wednesday in New York to upgrade their diplomatic missions to full embassies and appoint ambassadors, marking their first planned exchange of ambassadors. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita reached the agreement at a trilateral meeting hosted by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz [straitstimes.com#1][al-monitor
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Both sides agreed to expand air travel and resume direct commercial flights.
Israel and Morocco agreed on Wednesday to open embassies in each other’s countries following talks between their foreign ministers and the US ambassador to the United Nations in New York. The two countries established diplomatic ties in 2020 under the US-brokered Abraham Accords, which normalised Israel’s relations with several Arab states.
Israel and Morocco have agreed to open embassies in their respective countries following a meeting between their top diplomats and the United States ambassador to the United Nations in New York on Wednesday.
Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon: Israel reached significant agreements with Morocco to enhance diplomatic ties by establishing embassies in both countries to facilitate economic cooperation and mutual investment and to expand direct flights between our countries. The Jewish people have deep historical roots in Morocco. As our nations grow closer together, these achievements w