Taws porcelain, rooted in centuries of trade between Morocco, the Far East, and Europe, became a prized part of Moroccan households, particularly during Ramadan and special occasions. Originally known as Imari ware, it reflects Morocco's rich history of global trade and cultural exchange.
The Moroccan delegation participating in a preparatory meeting for the Japan-Africa summit in Tokyo thwarted an Algerian maneuver aimed at imposing the Polisario. This act violated the sovereignty of the host country, which had not invited the separatist movement.