Morocco remains "open and optimistic" about the future of relations with Algeria and reiterates its request to the Algerian authorities to make known, officially, their reaction towards the Royal Initiative for the establishment of a bilateral political mechanism for dialogue and consultation, says a statement by the ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

The European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) adopted, Wednesday in Brussels, by a large majority, the agricultural agreement between Morocco and the European Union.

The Moroccan people celebrated this Sunday the Independence Day of the Kingdom, which commemorates the historic speech of November 18, 1955 of the father of the Nation, late His Majesty Mohammed V announcing the end of the protectorate and liberation of the Motherland, and will forever be a highlight of our country's history.

The improvement of relations between Algeria and Morocco will help the two countries tackle common bilateral and regional issues such as terrorism, illegal immigration, drug trafficking and economic integration, the US department of state said on Thursday.

The President of Burkina Faso, Roch Marc Christian Kaboré "strongly appreciated" the hand extended to Algeria by His Majesty King Mohammed V to appease relations between the two countries and eliminate discussions that delay the advancement of Africa.