US consulate general inaugurates its new complex in Casablanca

CASABLANCA - The United States Consulate General in Casablanca inaugurated, on Thursday, its new complex in the Casablanca Finance City district, during a grand ceremony enhanced by the presence of high-ranking Moroccan and American personalities.

Attendees at this ceremony included the Advisor to the King, Fouad Ali El Himma, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad, Nasser Bourita, the Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment and Skills, Younes Sekkouri, the Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces, Commander of the Southern Zone, Lieutenant General Mohamed Berrid, the Wali of the Casablanca-Settat region, Governor of the Casablanca Prefecture, Mohamed M'hidia, the President of the Casablanca-Settat Regional Council, Abdellatif Maâzouz and the President of the Casablanca Communal Council, Nabila Rmili.

This ceremony also took place in the presence of the United States Assistant Secretary of State, Christopher Landau, the United States Ambassador to Morocco, Duke Buchan III, and the US Consul General in Casablanca, Marissa Scott.

Speaking on this occasion, Landau emphasized that this new Consulate will remain a permanent symbol of the enduring ties between the United States and Morocco.

"I could not be more happy and proud of the inauguration of this new complex. It is a magnificent representation of the friendship between our two countries," he stated, highlighting the many assets that Morocco possesses, as well as the development the Kingdom is experiencing in various fields and its attractiveness to foreign investors.

He assured that the US looks forward to continuing to work alongside the Kingdom to strengthen the ties that unite the two countries in different areas.

"It is very exciting to see how Morocco is developing under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI," he affirmed, noting that the United States is proud to stand alongside Morocco as a partner and ally.

For his part, Buchan III indicated that this new Consulate represents a lasting symbol of nearly 250 years of friendship between the United States and Morocco.

"Morocco is a friend of the United States, an ally and a partner. It is our oldest, strongest and most reliable ally in the region," he maintained.

Reiterating his country's support for Morocco's sovereignty over its Sahara, he specified that "it is high time to achieve a peaceful solution" to this conflict. "The path to peace is clear: Morocco's autonomy proposal is the only solution," he added.

The American diplomat continued that in an unstable and uncertain world, Morocco stands out as a pillar of stability, reliable and committed to numerous reforms.

This progress is the result of the Leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, he assured, noting that Morocco "has become, rightly so, a center for investment, innovation and opportunity."

For her part, the United States Consul General in Casablanca, Marissa Scott, stated in a declaration to MAP that the inauguration of this new Consulate marks, in the most beautiful way, the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the exemplary relations between Morocco and the United States.

"This new building is ten times larger than our old headquarters," she said, adding that it represents ten times more opportunities, ten times more people who can be present here and more people to assist and help.

The new United States Consulate in Casablanca reflects the lasting ties of friendship between Morocco and the United States. Covering nearly 2.7 hectares, this complex, which combines American design with Moroccan tradition, represents a total investment of more than 350 million dollars.

The interior design reflects the interconnected nature of relations between the United States and Morocco. A carefully selected collection of Moroccan and American artworks fills the building with colors, textures and voices. Paintings, textiles and sculptures create a subtle dialogue between cultures. Each piece evokes shared values and the richness of both societies.