Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
Head of the Yesh Atid party Yair Lapid speaks during a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 19, 2021. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
Foreign Minister Yair Lapid confirmed on Monday afternoon that he will travel to Morocco for an official visit, and that his Moroccan counterpart will visit Israel.
Speaking at a Yesh Atid faction meeting in the Knesset, Lapid said the “historic” trip will take place following the renewal of direct flights between Rabat and Tel Aviv later this month.
“After my trip to Morocco, [Moroccan Foreign] Minister [Nasser] Bourita will come visit Israel to open missions here,” added Lapid.