Morocco's FM Meets Japanese Official

Originally published May 13, 2002

Morocco's minister of foreign affairs and cooperation, Mohamed Benaissa, met here Friday visiting Japanese parliamentary foreign affairs secretary, Kenshiro Matsunami, currently on an official visit to Morocco. The two officials reviewed bilateral relations and means to consolidate partnership and cooperation between the two countries. Talks also covered the middle east issues and other regional and international topics.

The Japanese officials has held similar talks with several other Moroccan officials.

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