David T. Fischer has taken up his position in Rabat as new US ambassador to Morocco and handed this Wednesday a copy of his credentials to Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. According to local website Le360, the new ambassador will shortly hand his credentials to King Mohammed VI, along several other newly appointed ambassadors to Morocco, including that of France Hélène Le Gal. David T. Fisher, confirmed by the US Senate as the new ambassador to Morocco, in December, is succeeding Dwight Lamar Bush, who served in the North African Kingdom from 2014 to 2017. “Building a strong relationship with King Mohammed VI will be paramount as we strengthen our collaboration from a foundation of trust”, he had said. The nominee had also pointed out that Washington and Rabat stand firm in advancing religious freedom and rooting out violent extremism, describing Morocco as “an active and capable partner” of the USA.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 22, 2020 13:52 UTC