In a significant move reflecting a notable diplomatic shift within the European Union regarding the Western Sahara issue, Hungary is advancing towards opening the first European consulate in Morocco’s southern provinces.
Hungarian Ambassador to Rabat, Miklós Tromler, visited Dakhla on Monday, accompanied by a high-level diplomatic and economic delegation.
The visit, described as “historic,” aims to explore investment opportunities for Hungarian companies in the region, particularly in sectors such as the Dakhla Atlantic Port and a seawater desalination plant.
During the visit, Ambassador Tromler met with the President of the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab Regional Council, Yanja El Khattat, and praised the “responsiveness of local authorities” and the encouraging environment for establishing concrete partnerships.
The Moroccan news agency MAP quoted the Hungarian Ambassador as saying that “Hungarian companies wish to establish themselves in this wonderful and resource-rich region, with its promising potential and structured projects.”
This move follows directives from Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, announced during his meeting with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in Budapest on April 16, 2025.