Morocco and the Union of Comoros signed on Wednesday at Addis Ababa, a visa exemption agreement for passport holders diplomatic and service. The signing took place on the sidelines of the 48â ordinary session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council.

The agreement was signed by the Moroccan Minister of Affairs. foreign nationals, Nasser Bourita, and his Comorian counterpart, Mbae Mohamed. It foresees that nationals of both countries, holders of diplomatic passports or of service valid for at least six months, may enter, stay, transit and leave the territory of the other State without a visa, for a period of time maximum of 90 days over a period of 180 days from the first entryway.

The text also extends this exemption to members of accredited diplomatic and consular missions and their families living under the same roof for the duration of their accreditation.

This progress is part of the strengthening of bilateral relationships and South-South cooperation. Morocco participates in work of this session by a delegation led by Nasser Bourita, in prelude to 39 â summit of heads of state and of the AU government scheduled for February 14 and 15.