Morocco-Russia discuss strengthening bilateral relations in Moscow

Strengthening bilateral relations and deepening political dialogue between Morocco and Russia were at the heart of a meeting Wednesday in Moscow between the Special Representative of the President of Russia for the Middle East and African countries, Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov and Morocco's Ambassador in Moscow, Lotfi Bouchaara.

The meeting focused on strengthening the traditionally friendly relations between Russia and Morocco, deepening political dialogue and expanding trade and economic relations, according to a statement by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The two parties exchanged views on the situation in the Middle East, focusing on the settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, it added.