India–Morocco relations

India–Morocco relations
Map indicating locations of India and Morocco

India
Morocco
Diplomatic mission
Embassy of India, Rabat, MoroccoEmbassy of Morocco, New Delhi, India
Envoy
Indian Ambassador to Morocco Rajesh VaishnawMoroccan Ambassador to India Mohamed Maliki

India–Morocco relations are the bilateral ties between Morocco and India. Morocco has an embassy in New Delhi, and Consulates in Mumbai and Kolkata.[1] India operates an embassy in Rabat. Both nations are part of the Non-Aligned Movement.[2]

Historical

Arab Explorer Ibn Battuta from Tangier, Morocco visited Delhi in early 1300s where he was made judge by the Sultan of Delhi Muhammad Bin Tughlaq.

In the United Nations, India supported the decolonisation of Morocco and the Moroccan freedom movement. India recognised Morocco on June 20, 1956 and established relations in 1957.[3] The Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India states that "India and Morocco have enjoyed cordial and friendly relations and over the years bilateral relations have witnessed significant depth and growth."[4] In January 2017, India wholeheartedly welcomed Morocco’s return to African Union, which has strengthened Africa’s Unity.[5][6]

Exchanges and Trade relations

India was Morocco's 4th largest trading partner 13th largest supplier in the first half of 2021.[7] India is one of the major markets for Moroccan phosphate and its derivatives.[8]

A high-level Moroccan trade delegation led by Ambassador Mohamed Maliki visited India on a six-day visit in November 2021. Maliki declared that the country had a national plan to increase their presence in India. He also announced that the country would open a consulate in Bangalore.[7]

The Indian Council for Cultural Relations promotes Indian culture in Morocco.[9] Morocco seeks to increase its trade ties with India and is seeking Indian investment in various sectors[10]

King Mohammed VI of Morocco sent a congratulatory message to Narendra Modi on the occasion of his inauguration as Prime Minister of the Republic of India for a third term.[11][12]

Diplomatic missions

Indian Embassy

The Indian embassy is located in Rabat.[13]

  • Ambassador Shri Rajesh Vaishnaw[13]

Moroccan Embassy

The Moroccan embassy is located in New Delhi.[14]

  • Ambassador Mohamed Maliki[15]

Defence

On July 8, 2019, INS Tarkash visited Tangier for a three day visit. On departing the port, INS Tarkash will carry out a Passage Exercise at sea with ships of the Royal Moroccan Navy.[16]

On September 25, 2023 INS Sumedha and RMNS L C Errahmani (501) conducted a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) near Casablanca Port.[17]

On July 8, 2024, INS Tabar visited Casablanca for a three day visit. Later, upon departure from Casablanca, the two Navies will also undertake a PASSEX at sea.[18]

On December 27, 2024, INS Tushil arrived at Casablanca. Both the navies will engage in a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) at sea to improve interoperability and share the best practices.[19]

On April 15, 2026, INS Sudarshini made port call at Casablanca as part of its ongoing transoceanic deployment under Lokayan 26 and MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across the Region).[20]

On April 16, 2026, Commanding Officer of INS Sudarshini called on Cmde Hassan Akouli, Commander of the Central Maritime Sector, Royal Moroccan Navy, and Cmde Omar Nasri, Director of the Royal Naval School, Morocco.[20]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Toms Dumpis (26 January 2021). "Morocco Opens Honorary Consulate in Kolkata, India".
  2. ↑ The Non-Aligned Movement: Member States Archived 2010-12-09 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 1 May 2012.
  3. ↑ "Morocco - India Relations". Archived from the original on 14 May 2012. Retrieved 1 May 2012.
  4. ↑ "India–Morocco Relations". Ministry of External Affairs of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 November 2011. Retrieved 1 May 2012.
  5. ↑ Roche, Elizabeth (2017-02-16). "India welcomes Morocco's return to African Union". livemint. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  6. ↑ "Morocco rejoins the African Union after 33 years". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  7. 1 2 Chaudhury, Dipanjan Roy (29 November 2021). "Morocco plans to open new Consulate in India, launches campaign to seek investments". The Economic Times. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
  8. ↑ "India – Morocco Relations". India Africa Network. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
  9. ↑ Indian Embassy in Rabat, Morocco Retrieved 1 May 2012.
  10. ↑ Asit Manohar, Morocco proposes to “spice up” bilateral relations with India Archived 2015-02-21 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 1 May 2012.
  11. ↑ Taibi, FADLI; Technology, Archos (2024-01-17). "HM the King Congratulates Narendra Modi on Inauguration as India's PM for Third Term". MapNews (in French). Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  12. ↑ English, 2m.ma (2024-06-09). "HM the King Congratulates Narendra Modi on His Inauguration as India's Prime Minister For a Third Term". 2M.ma (in French). Retrieved 2024-06-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  13. 1 2 "Welcome to Embassy of India, Rabat (Morocco)". indianembassyrabat.gov.in. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
  14. ↑ "Moroccan Embassy New Delhi India". Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  15. ↑ "Morocco curbs radicalisation through religious reform: Envoy". August 6, 2017.
  16. ↑ https://indiannavy.gov.in/node/23225
  17. ↑ "Welcome to Embassy of India, Rabat (Morocco)". Archived from the original on 2023-10-23. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
  18. ↑ https://indiannavy.gov.in/content/ins-tabar-enters-casablanca-morocco
  19. ↑ https://indiannavy.gov.in/content/indian-naval-ship-tushil-casablanca-morocco
  20. 1 2 "Press Release:Press Information Bureau". www.pib.gov.in. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
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