ROME (ITALPRESS/MNA) – The former Italian Ambassador to Morocco, Armando Barucco, has been awarded the Wissam Alaouita in the rank of Grand Officer—a prestigious honor conferred upon him by King Mohammed VI at the conclusion of his diplomatic mission in the Kingdom.
As reported by the news agency MAP, the decoration was presented on Thursday in Rome by the Moroccan Ambassador to Italy, Youssef Balla, during a ceremony held at the Moroccan ambassador’s residence. In his remarks, Balla emphasized that this high royal honor serves as recognition of Barucco’s contribution to strengthening the friendship between Morocco and Italy, consolidating political and institutional dialogue, and developing the bilateral partnership. The Moroccan ambassador also praised the Italian diplomat’s commitment to promoting economic cooperation and cultural exchange between the two nations.
“Morocco and Italy share a long tradition of friendship, nurtured by history, culture, and a common vision of the Mediterranean as a space for dialogue, peace, and prosperity,” Balla stated. For his part, Barucco expressed his profound gratitude to King Mohammed VI for this prestigious distinction, noting that he felt deeply honored following more than four years at the helm of the Italian diplomatic mission in Rabat.
The former ambassador also acknowledged the significant progress Morocco has made across various sectors, highlighting the positive momentum that characterizes the relationship between Rome and Rabat.
The ceremony was attended by numerous prominent figures from the Italian political and diplomatic spheres, including the former High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and former Vice-President of the European Commission, Federica Mogherini; former Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs Marina Sereni and Emanuela Del Re; as well as senior representatives of the Italian diplomatic service.
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