Priorities and opportunities – discussions with the US and Morocco

Call with the US Consul General

This morning the Governor welcomed Ms Siriana Nair, the newly appointed US Consul General to Perth, who was accompanied by Mr Kyle Regan, Political Advisor, US Consulate General.

The Consul General outlined her priorities while in office, focusing on developing relationships and promoting opportunities between the United States and Western Australia, which is well located due to its proximity to Southeast Asia. The discussion focused on the strong partnerships in business, defence and education. Climate change and renewable energy also remain a crucial topic, with opportunities arising from recent US initiatives to promote clean energy, complementary to Western Australia’s plentiful deposits of rare earths.

The Consul General also indicated her interest in efforts to promote indigenous issues and welcomed the potential for collaboration in this important area.

Ms Siriana Nair, US Consul General, is met at the doors of Government House by the Governor.

Call with the Ambassador for Morocco

The Governor also received Her Excellency Ms Wassane Zailachi, Ambassador of Morocco, on her first official visit to Western Australia, accompanied by Mr Youssef Rahmoune, First Secretary.

The Ambassador emphasised Morocco’s position as an important hub between Europe, Africa and the Middle East, and its potential as a base for commercial opportunities. Morocco has a strong agricultural sector and is a significant exporter of phosphates, including to Australia. Given the nature of the jurisdictions, there is potential to develop relationships in areas where Western Australia has demonstrated capabilities, such as mining a broader range of minerals, energy and renewables.

Her Excellency Mrs Wassane Zailachi, Ambassador of Morocco speaks about her experiences in Western Australia.

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