Former US Ambassador David Fisher has expressed his desire to reclaim his position as the United States Ambassador to Morocco, aspiring to achieve this with Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Fisher previously served as the US Ambassador in Rabat from 2020 to 2021, where he was renowned for his supportive stance on Moroccan territorial unity, famously captured in a photo of him standing on a map displaying the entirety of Moroccan territory, including the Western Sahara.
During his tenure as ambassador, Fisher played a prominent role in strengthening American-Moroccan relations, particularly in the security and economic sectors. He significantly contributed to advancing commercial and investment cooperation between the two countries and was one of the foremost supporters of the Abraham Accords, which led to the normalization of relations between Morocco and Israel during Trump’s administration.
According to the website “Africa Intelligence,” Fisher maintains an extensive network of relationships with diplomatic officials in both countries, consistently emphasizing the importance of stabilizing bilateral relations, especially amid current geopolitical shifts. The former ambassador expresses his ambition to continue his diplomatic career in Rabat, not only to deepen the ties between the United States and Morocco but also to contribute to addressing pressing regional issues such as combating terrorism and enhancing security in North Africa.
Sources close to Fisher indicate his great enthusiasm to resume his diplomatic duties in Morocco, considering that Trump’s return to the White House will provide him with the ideal opportunity to return to his previous post. Fisher believes that this return will allow him to continue his efforts in strengthening American-Moroccan relations and enhancing strategic cooperation between the two countries, thereby contributing to achieving stability and security in the region.
As Morocco prepares to welcome prominent international figures and enhance its standing on the global stage, it is expected that American-Moroccan relations will play a pivotal role in strengthening strategic and commercial partnerships between the two nations. In light of the security and economic challenges facing the region, the role of the US ambassador in fostering bilateral cooperation is considered vital for achieving the shared interests of both countries.
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