Turkey - Morocco Strategic Dialogue

  • "Thinking Diplomacy: New World New Horizons"
Turkey and Morocco are important Mediterranean countries which control strategic transition points in terms of world trade and energy transfer, that are Bosporus, Dardanelles and Strait of Gibraltar. Both countries have common interests on geopolitics and security with regards to their relations with the West Asia, Middle East, Islamic countries and Western world.

Regarding the gradually deepening interdependence relations throughout the today’s world and considering the factors such as necessity of developing economic relations, contributing to global energy security, fighting against smuggling and terrorist activities; it is necessary for the interest of both countries to ensure peace and security, and to increase economic, social and political inter-activity in these regions. Both countries can develop strategic cooperation with regards to sustaining long term interests. At this point, wider political, economic, diplomatic and geo-strategic points of views are needed to look at the events.

In order for Turkey - Morocco relations to be carried to an ideal point in today’s multi-dimensional world order; every parameter should be taken into consideration. The aim of the Turkey - Morocco Strategic Dialogue is to prepare a civil, institutional and intellectual strategic base to improve and strengthen the Turkey - Morocco Relations.

Main Theme
Thinking Diplomacy: New World New Horizons

Sub Themes
New Balances New Economy
New Multidimensional Security Parameters in Afro - Eurasia Region
Economical Cooperation
Transportation and Logistics
Multidimensional Security and Fight against Terrorism
Bilateral and Multilateral Capacity Building in OIC member Countries
Innovation in Public Administration and Technology Sharing
Cooperation Opportunities in Academy and Culture
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