Morocco’s Foreign Ministry Appoints 22 New Consuls General
Rabat - Morocco’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates announced, on Thursday, a significant reshuffle in its network of Consuls General, in one of the most extensive nomination movements in recent years.
The overhaul comes in line with the High Royal Instructions aimed at enhancing the quality of consular services and ensuring a modern, efficient and proactive management of relations with Moroccan expatriates. It is notable both for its scale and the diversity and caliber of the newly appointed profiles.
A total of 22 consular positions were included in the shake-up, representing 37% of Morocco’s 60 diplomatic missions abroad.
The movement primarily affects key host countries for the Moroccan diaspora, with 13 out of 17 positions renewed in France, three out of seven in Italy, two out of 12 in Spain, and one out of three in Belgium for Europe, as well as North America with the nomination of a new Consul General in New York.
Other than its geographic scale, the reshuffle is marked by its commitment to gender parity, with 10 women appointed among the 22 new Consuls General (representing 45%) raising the share of women holding such positions across the consular network to 38%. This marks a continued effort by the Ministry to promote equal opportunity and raise female talent into leadership roles.
A balanced approach was also taken between continuity and renewal, with 11 newly appointed Consuls General taking up the role for the first time after years of service within the Ministry or diplomatic missions, seven redeployments of current Consuls General, and four appointments of individuals who had already held this position.
Many of the appointed officials bring a dual background in diplomacy and consular affairs, in keeping with the evolving mission of Moroccan consular offices. These posts are increasingly tasked with responsibilities beyond traditional services, including citizen protection, economic diplomacy, and cultural cooperation.
This renewal drive aims to equip Morocco’s consular network with professionals capable of meeting the growing expectations of the Moroccan diaspora through effective, citizen-centered and high-quality public service.
The movement also reaffirms Morocco’s dedication to a people-centered diplomacy, one that remains close to its citizens, grounded in local realities, and attuned to the challenges of today’s global landscape.
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