As part of its efforts to strengthen parallel diplomacy and expand opportunities for African cooperation, a delegation from the Moroccan Youth Council for Diplomatic and International Cooperation was received by Her Excellency Ms. Cornelia Wonkerlee Kroh, Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Liberia.

The MYCDIC delegation was led by Ms. Salma Khalfi, MYCDIC Ambassador to the French Republic. The meeting was also attended by His Excellency Mr. Teeko Tozay Yorlay, Ambassador of the Republic of Liberia to the French Republic.

The high-level reception represented an important institutional opportunity to present MYCDIC’s strategic vision, international structure and programmes with a continental dimension.

Strengthening Relations Between Moroccan and Liberian Youth

Discussions focused on opportunities for cooperation between Moroccan and Liberian youth, as well as the development of initiatives capable of strengthening communication, institutional dialogue and the exchange of experience between young people in both countries.

This engagement is aligned with the vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, May God Assist Him, for the consolidation of African partnerships founded on solidarity, integration and South-South cooperation.

Through its African engagement, MYCDIC seeks to contribute to stronger relations between youth institutions across the continent and to support initiatives that place young people at the centre of sustainable development, regional cooperation and international dialogue.

The African Youth Summit Initiative

The meeting also provided an opportunity to present and discuss the African Youth Summit, a strategic initiative led by the Moroccan Youth Council for Diplomatic and International Cooperation.

The proposed summit aims to strengthen dialogue among African youth, build lasting connections between youth-led and youth-focused institutions, and create a continental platform for exchanging ideas, expertise and practical solutions.

The initiative is also intended to support the meaningful participation of young people in development processes and encourage their involvement in shaping the future of cooperation across Africa.

Through the African Youth Summit, MYCDIC seeks to bring together young leaders, institutions, policymakers, experts and strategic partners around shared African priorities and long-term opportunities for cooperation.

Supporting Morocco’s African Engagement

This official reception reflects the growing position of the Moroccan Youth Council for Diplomatic and International Cooperation as an active youth and diplomatic stakeholder at the African and international levels.

It also highlights the Council’s role in supporting the international visibility of the Kingdom of Morocco and strengthening channels of communication and cooperation with brotherly African countries.

MYCDIC remains committed to advancing constructive African partnerships, reinforcing South-South cooperation and empowering young people to contribute actively to the continent’s institutional, diplomatic and development priorities.

In line with the high vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, May God Assist Him, His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Ali Lazreq, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to the Republic of Türkiye and former Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, received a delegation from the Moroccan Youth Council for Diplomatic and International Cooperation.

The MYCDIC delegation was led by Mr. Haitham Anqita, MYCDIC Youth Ambassador to the Republic of Türkiye.

The meeting reflects the growing institutional position of the Council as an active youth stakeholder in the field of parallel diplomacy, as well as its role in strengthening the participation of Moroccan youth abroad and supporting the international visibility of the Kingdom of Morocco.

Presentation of MYCDIC’s Vision and Activities in Türkiye

The meeting provided an opportunity to present MYCDIC’s institutional vision and review the principal activities undertaken by its representation in Türkiye.

Discussions also addressed the future development of the Council’s presence in the country and the possibility of expanding its network beyond Istanbul to additional Turkish cities.

This proposed expansion seeks to improve engagement with Moroccan students, young professionals, experts and members of the Moroccan community living across different regions of the Republic of Türkiye.

Through a broader and more structured presence, the Council aims to establish stronger channels of communication with Moroccan competencies abroad and facilitate their participation in institutional, diplomatic, cultural and national initiatives.

Mobilising Moroccan Youth and Competencies Abroad

During the meeting, His Excellency the Ambassador emphasised the importance of the role undertaken by MYCDIC in identifying, connecting and mobilising young Moroccan talent abroad.

He also highlighted the value of encouraging Moroccan youth and professionals living overseas to contribute to national priorities and support the interests and international standing of the Kingdom.

The discussions underlined that organised institutional work can provide an effective framework for transforming the expertise, experience and international networks of young Moroccans into meaningful contributions to their country.

Such engagement can also strengthen connections between Morocco and its citizens abroad while supporting the development of future generations of Moroccan leaders, professionals and institutional representatives.

A Structured Approach to Institutional Expansion

At the conclusion of the meeting, the participants reaffirmed the importance of adopting a structured organisational approach to the expansion of MYCDIC’s activities outside Istanbul.

This approach would enable the Council to respond more effectively to the needs and aspirations of Moroccan students, professionals and community members living in different Turkish cities.

It would also contribute to the establishment of a coordinated national network operating according to the Council’s approved institutional structure, strategic priorities and standards of representation.

Strengthening Morocco’s International Outreach

This official meeting confirms MYCDIC’s commitment to reinforcing the engagement of Moroccan youth abroad and promoting their active contribution to national causes and international cooperation.

It also reflects the Council’s determination to develop its international representations through structured leadership, responsible institutional engagement and close coordination with Moroccan diplomatic institutions.

MYCDIC will continue working to connect Moroccan competencies worldwide, strengthen the Kingdom’s international outreach and position young Moroccans as active contributors to diplomacy, development and constructive international dialogue.

Within the renewed momentum characterizing relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Kingdom of Spain, and under the enlightened leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, May God Assist Him, the Moroccan Youth Council for Diplomatic and International Cooperation signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with the Diplomatic Academy of the Kingdom of Spain.

The agreement was formalized during a high-level diplomatic ceremony held in Madrid, marking an important step toward strengthening institutional cooperation, youth engagement and dialogue between Morocco and Spain.

The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Mr. Mouataz Kobry, President of the Moroccan Youth Council for Diplomatic and International Cooperation, and Mr. Santiago Velo de Antelo, President of the Diplomatic Academy of the Kingdom of Spain.

High-Level Diplomatic and Institutional Participation

The signing ceremony brought together distinguished representatives from the fields of diplomacy, business, security, culture and strategic thought.

Among the personalities attending the ceremony were Mr. Rafael Fernández-Pita, Ambassador of Spain and President of the Council of Ambassadors; Ms. Alba Rocafort, Youth Adviser at the Diplomatic Academy of the Kingdom of Spain; Mr. Servando de la Torre; and Mr. Rubén García Servert.

A delegation from the Moroccan Youth Council for Diplomatic and International Cooperation also participated in the ceremony. The delegation included Mr. Ghali Douib, Director of European Affairs, and Mr. Ismail Yamouni, Director of the Vision 2030 Project, alongside members of the Council’s institutional team.

A Long-Term Vision for Moroccan-Spanish Cooperation

This partnership forms part of MYCDIC’s long-term strategic vision to reinforce the role of Moroccan youth in parallel diplomacy, strengthen bridges of cooperation between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Kingdom of Spain, and create new opportunities for coordinated institutional action.

The cooperation framework will support the development of joint initiatives in several strategic areas, including:

• Youth leadership and institutional capacity-building;
• Governance and international cooperation;
• Sports diplomacy and peacebuilding;
• Soft power and cultural dialogue;
• Strategic research and intellectual exchange;
• Future-oriented economic cooperation;
• Euro-Mediterranean dialogue and engagement.

Through these areas of cooperation, both institutions seek to establish sustainable mechanisms that enable young leaders, experts and institutional stakeholders to contribute meaningfully to the future of Moroccan-Spanish relations.

Sports Diplomacy and the 2030 Horizon

The Memorandum of Understanding places particular emphasis on the 2030 horizon and recognizes sport, especially football, as an important instrument of soft diplomacy, dialogue and rapprochement between peoples.

This strategic orientation includes cooperation around the Football for Peace programme, an initiative of the Diplomatic Academy of the Kingdom of Spain developed in partnership with LaLiga.

MYCDIC intends to contribute to the exclusive and sustainable development of the programme within the Kingdom of Morocco, with the objective of promoting peace, intercultural dialogue, youth participation and shared values through sport.

The initiative is expected to serve as a platform for bringing together institutions, young people, sporting actors and international partners in support of a common vision extending toward 2030 and beyond.

Strengthening Morocco’s Institutional and International Presence

The signing of this strategic agreement reflects the growing institutional position of the Moroccan Youth Council for Diplomatic and International Cooperation as an active stakeholder in the field of parallel diplomacy.

It also reinforces the Council’s role as a strategic partner in supporting the international visibility of the Kingdom of Morocco and strengthening its engagement across European and Mediterranean spaces.

Through this partnership, MYCDIC reaffirms its commitment to serving the higher interests of the Kingdom, advancing constructive Moroccan-Spanish cooperation and empowering young people to act as a credible force for proposals, dialogue and innovation in shaping the future of international relations.