Abdelilah El Housni the Moroccan Ambassador to Thailand

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Abdelilah El Housni the Moroccan Ambassador to Thailand

by Expat Life

 

 

Expat Life recently attended a Climate Change debate that was organised by the Ambassador of Morocco and the Dean of Chulalongkorn University Dr. Ake Tangsupvattana.

 

It was of so much interest to so many of our readers that we decided to feature the subject and devote this issue to it and similar subjects. We managed to get some of the speakers that day to write in this issue but it is a subject very dear to the heart of the King Mohammed VI of Morocco, the Moroccan Ambassador and the people of his country.

 

How long have you been the Ambassador to Thailand?
I arrived in Thailand for the first time in April 2013 and presented my credentials as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of His Majesty the King Mohammed VI of Morocco to the Kingdom of Thailand in December 2013 to His Majesty King Rama X at that time His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn. I am also accredited as Ambassador concurrently to the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.

 

It is an honour and a privilege to be appointed as the Moroccan Ambassador to Thailand. I do believe that my appointment reflects the strength of Morocco and Thailand relations at their highest level. I was very pleased as I have always been interested in SE Asia and how I can contribute to building bridges between the two kingdoms.

 

Did you arrive to Thailand from home, or were you posted somewhere else before?
This is my first assignment as Ambassador after serving as Deputy Chief of Mission at the Moroccan Embassy in Tokyo from 1998 to 2004.

 

I came from the capital city Rabat where I was Director-General of Human Resources Department, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and the Moroccan Expatriates in Rabat. Since joining the Ministry in 1981, I have held a number of positions in Rabat including Chief of Managing Human Resources Services, Counsellor, Minister Counsellor, Chief of Diplomas Recognition and Exams Division, Chief of Regulation and Litigation Services and Chief of Regulation and Planning Division.

 

Where are you born and brought up?
I was born, raised and received my education in Rabat, the capital of Morocco. In 1981, I got my Bachelor Degree from the National School of Administration in Rabat and in 1991, I obtained my Masters Degree in Public Administration from the University of Maine in the United States of America.

 

At which age did you decide you wanted to become a diplomat?
At quite a young age, I dreamed of being a diplomat who could serve his country. I recall I realised that I was fascinated by abroad, by foreign affairs, and by diplomacy in general. I love interacting with people, exchanging ideas and reaching out to others. I decided quite early on that I was going to become a diplomat.

 

Do you have more diplomats in your family?
No.

 

How do you look at Thailand today? Have you had any obstacles since you arrived?
Thailand is one of the great development success stories with sustained strong growth and impressive poverty reduction and I do believe that Thailand is moving forward in all aspects towards. Thailand is the land of smiles and smiling means optimism and believing in a promising future. Over the long term Thailand will continue to move forward and grow, and with the ambitious 4.0 plan, it is set to become a developed hub in this region.

 

To answer the second part of the question, I have to say that it’s not my first posting in Asia, actually I served as a Deputy Head of Mission in Tokyo as I said. So in Bangkok, it’s been an easy adjustment to life. Also, my wife is from Japan and it does help, as does an understanding of culture and history of Asia and SE Asia. So there is a sense of belonging in returning to Asia, especially that I’m also Ambassador to Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar, I feel very much at home in SE Asia.

 

Do you see any similarities between your country and Thailand?
Let me say that Morocco and Thailand are similar in various areas particularly both are ancient rooted kingdoms. At a crossroads of the African and the European continents, the Kingdom of Morocco has been, for centuries, a meeting point for the arabo-islamic culture and civilisation as well as a land of tolerance, dialogue and openness. Morocco is a land of spiritual diversity and fraternity respecting differences and I can say that Thailand is in a similar situation. It’s located in the heart of SE Asia, and is a mosaic of diversity and culture, with rich heritage and tradition, but it has also adapted and embraced the rapid change brought about by globalisation.

 

Do you have children? What age and where do they go to school?
I’m married to Akiko a Japanese national since 1990. We have two sons: Ryan 27 and Kenzo 12 years old. Kenzo was here in Bangkok until January 2019. Now he’s in Tokyo. When he was in Bangkok, he attended Regent’s International School Bangkok. Ryan studied at the University of Waseda and now whilst he is working he is pursuing a MBA in Tokyo.

 

How do you look upon your work here? What does an average day look like?
Morocco and Thailand established diplomatic relations in 1985. The two kingdoms have continuously developed and strengthened their cordial and constructive ties in the various fields of mutual interest, namely political, economic and socio-cultural areas. There are many challenges that we are facing, but there is much more opportunities for our people, and I am confident that the future is better.In 2020, we will celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Kingdom of Thailand. A series of celebration events will be organised both in Morocco and in Thailand throughout this year.

 

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It was of so much interest to so many of our readers that we decided to feature the subject and devote this issue to it and similar subjects

 

 

 

Really?

[Nanaplaza666]

555555555 it's of so much importance to king IV of marroco, that he doesn't want the criminal filth that is living in my homecountry back into his own . And if my government treatens to stop paying them social wellfair there would be procutions . My government is trying to send back many of the rif and berber marrocans that are clearly not in my country to integrate, but just to steal and benefit , but their own country just won't take them back . And it's only getting worse with all these new so called fugitives from save country's as marroco and algeria , i would urge them to take care of that problem first before playing the nice guy and talk about enviroment . Sorry for that but other people that are from my country know axactly what i am talking about . Sending them back is a big step in cleaning up my enviroment . 

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2 hours ago, emptypockets said:

 

It was of so much interest to so many of our readers that we decided to feature the subject and devote this issue to it and similar subjects

 

 

 

Really?

When i hear the word Morocco i can only think of things i'm not allowed to post without getting banned...so i won't reply.

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17 hours ago, Nanaplaza666 said:

555555555 it's of so much importance to king IV of marroco, that he doesn't want the criminal filth that is living in my homecountry back into his own . And if my government treatens to stop paying them social wellfair there would be procutions . My government is trying to send back many of the rif and berber marrocans that are clearly not in my country to integrate, but just to steal and benefit , but their own country just won't take them back . And it's only getting worse with all these new so called fugitives from save country's as marroco and algeria , i would urge them to take care of that problem first before playing the nice guy and talk about enviroment . Sorry for that but other people that are from my country know axactly what i am talking about . Sending them back is a big step in cleaning up my enviroment . 

"king IV of marroco,"

First indication post is garbage.