SCHNEIDER, WILSON INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION HONORING HISTORIC US-MOROCCO PARTNERSHIP
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Rep. Joe Wilson (SC-02), co-chairs of the Congressional Morocco Caucus, introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing the longstanding friendship and diplomatic partnership between the United States and Morocco, as the two nations approach the 250th anniversary of Morocco's historic recognition of the United States in 1777.
Schneider, who also co-chairs the bipartisan Abraham Accords Caucus, highlighted Morocco’s integral role within the Abraham Accords framework and its historical significance to the United States.
“As we approach the 250th anniversary of Morocco being the first nation to formally recognize the United States, this resolution honors the deep historical ties and ongoing partnership between our two nations,” said Rep. Schneider. “Morocco’s continued leadership within the Abraham Accords framework further underscores its critical role in fostering regional stability and cooperation.”
“The Kingdom of Morocco was the first country to recognize the United States and has continued to be a close friend for over 250 years,” said Rep. Wilson. “Morocco is a shining example in North Africa, with its vibrant free and open economy, its championing of women’s rights, and its commitment to rule of law under the wise leadership of King Mohammad. As co-chair of the Congressional Morocco Caucus, I look forward to working closely with President Donald Trump to support Morocco in expanding defense ties in the threat it faces from the Russia and Iran backed Polisario Front which seeks to destabilize the Western Sahara.”
Joe Ouaknine, Co-Chairman of the Project Legacy Morocco Initiative Committee, added, “As a proud Jewish American citizen born in Morocco, I am grateful to the United States that gave me a chance and I took it. My profound love for these two countries makes it a delight to play a role in acknowledging Morocco as the first country to recognize the United States of America.”
Full text of the resolution is available here.
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