PLO's Ahmed Al-Tamimi Hails Morocco's Constant Support for Palestine
He made his remarks in a press statement following a meeting with Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita.
During the press statement, Al-Tamimi emphasized the 'centuries-old' ties between Morocco and the Palestinian Authority, expressing gratitude for Rabat's position in support of the Palestinian cause throughout the country's history, including during the reigns of late monarchs, including Mohammed VI and Hassan II.
Satisfied with talks with Bourita, the Palestinian official said he and the Moroccan foreign minister focused on several challenges related to the situation of Palestinians, including the repercussions of the Israeli blockade, the lifting of the freeze of funds to the Palestinian Authority, and the halt of Israeli violations at border crossings.
He also informed Bourita about the situation in Jerusalem, including Israeli acts against Palestinians.
Al Tamimi is part of a delegation from the human rights department that are visiting Morocco. On Monday, Al Tamimi attended the launch of a training course for the Palestinian delegation.
Running from July 14-20, the program aims to strengthen the delegation's capacities in international humanitarian law, human rights documentation, and international advocacy.
As part of the training, Morocco's National Human Rights Council (CNDH) will share its expertise with the Palestinian delegation.
During the launch of the training program on Monday, CNDH President Amina Bouayach reaffirmed support for the Palestinian cause, adding that the country and its people share the pain of enduring scenes of killing, starvation, displacement, and bombardment.
The Palestinian cause is fundamentally a human rights matter, Bouayach said, noting that the issue 'is a test of the universality of human rights, a measure of the world's conscience, and a mirror of the credibility of international commitments and the collective ability to protect human rights and humanitarian principles.' Tags: Israel and PalestineKing Mohammed VI
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