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Morocco
Rabat and Islamabad's diplomatic dance

Morocco's Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in Marrakesh, Morocco in December 2023. — Morocco's Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in Marrakesh, Morocco in December 2023. © Fadel Senna/AFP

Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita is due to visit Pakistan in the near future. The trip will be preceded by several visits by senior military and political dignitaries from both countries. [...]

Published on 10/11/2025 at 05:40 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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