Aziz Mekouar was the ambassador of Morocco to Angola (1986-1993)[1] and to Portugal (1993-1999).[1] Mr Mekouar served as ambassador to Italy Malta, Albania and Sovereign Order of Malta (1999-2002).[1] He was elected Independent Chairman of the Council of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in November 2001 and re-elected in 2003.[1] He had previously been appointed ambassador to the United States from June 19, 2002 until 2011. He participated in the negotiation of the Morocco and United States free trade agreement and the Millennium Challenge Account wherein the United States granted US$697 million for Moroccan development projects.[5]