Rabat – Morocco’s ambassador to the US, Youssef Amrani, carried out a tour across several US federal states, where he held high-level discussions with local officials.
The tour included working meetings with the governor of Massachusetts, Maura T. Healey, as well as Michelle Wu, the mayor of Boston, where Morocco’s national team will play their second World Cup game on June 19 against Scotland.
Amrani emphasized that the visit is part of Morocco’s diplomatic commitment toward major local decision-making centers.
He stated that Morocco is reaffirming its desire to anchor its alliance at a territorial level to strengthen its presence at the heart of key US states.
Recalling Morocco’s football momentum and the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, Amrani described the tournament as a moment of passion.
It is also a “moment of sharing and consideration,” Amrani said, describing the US as not the only host of the sporting competition but also a partner country tied to Morocco by over 250 years of history, cooperation, understanding, and enduring friendship.
The governor of Massachusetts also expressed enthusiasm for welcoming Morocco, the US’s oldest partner, to Boston.
For the governor, the tournament will be a key moment for local authorities.
Amrani’s tour comes amid a significant visit by the US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to Morocco.
Landau told reporters that Morocco and the US are delighted to see “our alliance extend to space.”
“We can’t ask for a better partner than Morocco,” Landau said.
His remarks came after the signing of the Artemis Accords on Wednesday, bringing the 64th country and the 15th African country to join the US-led framework governing civil space exploration.
The agreement is tied to NASA’s Artemis program, which seeks to return humans to the Moon and eventually establish a sustained presence there as a stepping stone to Mars.
During the visit, the US official also reaffirmed his support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over its southern provinces in Western Sahara.
The visit also marks the 250th anniversary of Morocco-US ties.
The US official said he thanks President Donald Trump and King Mohammed VI for their vision and leadership, propelling the 250-year partnership to new heights.
Morocco is an “essential, stable, and strategic partner in North Africa on the African continent and on the international stage,” he added.