 U.S. has 'very high regard' for Morocco's 'extraordinary progress'
Clinton Washington - 04/09/2009
The United States has a "very high regard for the extraordinary progress" made in Morocco over the last years, U.S. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton said here Wednesday.
"We are so committed to our relationship and have very high regard for the extraordinary progress that has taken place in Morocco over the last years," Clinton said at a press briefing before talks with Moroccan Foreign Minister, Taib Fassi Fihri.
"we look forward to deepening and strengthening our relationship," Clinton said.
She also recalled that Morocco was the first country that recognized the independence of the United States.
Fassi Fihri highlighted "the longstanding relationship" between the United States and Morocco, adding that “we will continue to work together to defend peace and stability, mainly in the Middle East and in Africa."
Morocco "appreciate the statement made by the US President and then Madame Secretary about new dialogue with Muslim countries and also how to reach the peace in the Middle East," Fassi Fihri said. | 
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