HIBAPRESS – Abdellatif El Baz
Ambassador Mohamed El Basri continues to affirm his position as one of the pillars of Moroccan diplomacy in Europe, through solid work and a balanced vision that has resulted in a tangible presence for Morocco within the Dutch arena. Since assuming his duties in The Hague, El Basri has shown a clear ability to translate royal directives related to Moroccans abroad into practical steps and a permanent field presence.
Closeness to the community and mutual trust:
El Basri adopted an approach based on direct communication with members of the Moroccan community, through visits and intensive meetings that enabled him to understand their concerns and find practical solutions for them. This continuous presence created a bond of trust and mutual respect, and reinforced the image of an ambassador close to the citizen before being an official representative of the state.
Culture as a soft bridge between the two countries:
El Basri did not just settle for traditional diplomatic work, but chose to make Moroccan culture a window for introducing the Kingdom and an area for strengthening relations with Dutch society. By supporting various artistic and cultural initiatives, he contributed to highlighting the richness of Moroccan identity and opening new spaces for interaction and dialogue.
Recalling the shared memory:
El Basri's presence at historical and humanitarian events, foremost of which is the commemoration of the participation of Moroccan soldiers in the liberation of the Netherlands during the Second World War, gave bilateral relations an emotional dimension that documents the deep ties between the two countries and reaffirms the recognition of Morocco's role in defending the values of freedom and peace.
A long experience and a balanced vision:
With experience spanning more than three decades in the diplomatic and consular corps, the ambassador was able to formulate a style based on calm, wisdom and mutual respect. His career, which passed through Rome, Milan and Naples, in addition to his responsibility within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, gave him great ability to deal with complex files related to Moroccans residing abroad.
A model for effective diplomacy:
Mohamed El Basri presents a model of a diplomat who combines high professionalism, proximity diplomacy, and calm work that accumulates results on the ground. Through his active presence, he continues to enhance the image of Morocco in the Netherlands, and consolidate the foundations of stronger and more balanced cooperation between the two countries.
