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Morocco World
3 days ago
- Business
- Morocco World
Gambia Reaffirms Support for Morocco's Territorial Integrity
Rabat – Morocco's Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita met in Rabat on Tuesday with his Gambian counterpart Mamadou Tangara, with the pair pledging to strengthen bilateral relations. The meeting took place at the Moroccan ministry of foreign affairs. Tangara presented a letter to Bourita as a message from President Adama Barrow to King Mohammed VI. The two parties discussed issues of mutual importance in consultation, particularly on the framework of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), of which Gambia currently holds a rotating presidency. King Mohammed VI is the current chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, a standing committee within OIC focused on cultural, political, social, religious and human rights in Jerusalem. Mamadou Tangara also stressed his country's 'unambiguous' support for Moroccan sovereignty over the Western Sahara, hailing the Moroccan Autonomy Plan as the most viable path to a lasting resolution of that territorial dispute. Tangara further highlighted Morocco's major diplomatic breakthroughs in recent years, citing the UK's decision to support the Moroccan autonomy plan. In recent years Gambia and Morocco have built strong bilateral relations and cooperation, and they have worked together in many areas within economic and social development. Gambia has worked with Morocco within the African Union and built several cooperation agreements . The West African country has also recently commended the Moroccan Atlantic Ocean Access Initiative, describing Morocco in 2024 as a pioneer of South-South cooperation . Tags: BouritaGambiaMoroccoWestern sahara
Ya Biladi
21-05-2025
- Business
- Ya Biladi
A Palestinian minister praises Mohammed VI's efforts for the two-state solution
On Tuesday in Rabat, the Palestinian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Farsin Aghabekian Shaheen, expressed her gratitude to King Mohammed VI, President of the Al-Quds Committee, for his efforts in supporting the Palestinian cause and promoting the implementation of the two-state solution. Speaking at a press briefing on the sidelines of the 5th meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, Shaheen stated that hosting this event in Morocco reflects the Kingdom's ongoing commitment to making the State of Palestine a concrete reality. She underlined the significance of the meeting, particularly at a time when Palestine is going through a highly sensitive phase. She noted that this gathering could help advance efforts to implement the two-state solution and enrich the work of the upcoming high-level conference on the two-state solution, scheduled to take place at the United Nations headquarters in New York this June. Organized by Morocco in partnership with the Netherlands, under the theme «Maintaining the Momentum of the Peace Process: Lessons Learned, Successes, and Prospects», the Rabat meeting brings together delegations from over 50 countries and international organizations committed to supporting the two-state solution. The meeting aims to assess the progress made toward peace in the Middle East, highlight achievements, and draw lessons to establish concrete steps and a clear timeline for reviving the two-state solution. It also focuses on strategies to strengthen the Palestinian economy. The event's proceedings are structured around three thematic sessions, addressing the impact of peace processes in the Middle East, efforts to support Palestinian state governance structures, and the economic foundations necessary for lasting peace in the region.
Maroc
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Maroc
In light of its Chairmanship of Al-Quds Committee, Morocco Sees Two-State Solution as Cornerstone to Regional Security & Stability- Morocco's FM
Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita affirmed on Tuesday in Rabat that the Kingdom of Morocco, in light of its historical responsibility and its chairmanship of the Al-Quds Committee, considers the two-state solution as the cornerstone for ensuring the security and stability of the region. Speaking at the opening of the fifth meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution—organized by the Kingdom of Morocco in partnership with the Kingdom of the Netherlands under the theme "Sustaining Momentum for the Peace Process: Lessons Learned, Success Stories and Steps Forward", Bourita noted that the Two-State solution "is the only option where there are no losers, as everyone gains: Palestinians gain their freedom and dignity, Israelis their security and stability, and the entire region gains opportunities for development and progress." The Minister stressed that the Two-State solution is neither an empty slogan nor a pretext for diplomatic posturing, but a moral commitment and a realistic political option that can no longer be postponed or subject to hesitation. "In this context, wars have been waged and violence has afflicted all parties, never bringing about peace or lasting security. Today, it is imperative to translate this choice into a roadmap with a clear timeline and responsible steps,' he added. According to Bourita, it is evident that "some do lose from the implementation of this solution: extremists on all sides, who thrive on the conflict and live in its shadow. Also among the losers are those who trade in slogans and claim to support the Palestinian people without offering even a bag of rice, simply because they prefer the comfort of opposition over the responsibility of action." He emphasized that the Two-State solution is not a fleeting idea but a historic choice endorsed by the international community for decades. Despite successive crises, this option remains the only viable path toward a just and lasting settlement, enabling the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the borders of June 4, 1967, with East Al-Quds as its capital. Throughout the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Bourita recalled, this horizon has sometimes seemed within reach, and at other times more distant, but it remains the guiding compass toward a peaceful resolution for the benefit of both peoples and the wider region—one that ensures the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within internationally recognized borders. In this regard, the Minister affirmed that Morocco, under the leadership of its Sovereigns, has always remained faithful to this vision. From the reign of the late His Majesty King Hassan II, may God rest his soul, to the reign of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, Moroccan diplomacy has consistently worked with determination and calm—sometimes in silence but always with wisdom and effectiveness—to bring viewpoints closer and increase the chances for a just peace. Bourita emphasized that His Majesty the King clearly outlined the parameters for overcoming the current deadlock in His address at the recent Arab Summit in Baghdad. These include the immediate cessation of military operations, viewed as both a humanitarian and political priority, and the need to confront attacks in the West Bank, including demolitions and forced displacements. He added that it is also essential to ensure the unhindered and unconditional delivery of humanitarian aid, to support the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) so it can continue its humanitarian mission, and to launch an integrated reconstruction plan in accordance with the conclusions of the recent Cairo Summit, under the supervision of the Palestinian Authority and with Arab and international oversight. Furthermore, Bourita highlighted that the approach of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution rests on three main pillars. The first involves drawing on past successes to move toward a promising future. "We do not recall previous peace agreements to justify failures but to prove that peace is not a mirage, but a realistic prospect when the will to achieve it exists," he stated. The second pillar aims to strengthen institutional support for the Palestinian National Authority, he added, noting that, the Authority under the leadership of President Mahmoud Abbas, remains the only viable partner, and reinforcing its capacities and legitimacy is essential to the success of the Two-State solution—not as a precondition for recognizing the Palestinian state, but because the sovereignty of peoples should never be conditional. Regarding the third pillar, Bourita stated that it involves embedding the economic dimension in the peace process, emphasizing that there can be no peace without a solid economic foundation. "The economy of peace" must serve as a vehicle for integration, a lever for coexistence, and a platform for launching joint projects, he said. In this regard, he added, the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency is well-positioned to play a central role in supporting the Palestinian national economy, as it has done for years in line with the directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee. "But let's be clear," he stressed, "no amount of economic support can substitute for a political solution. We do not want temporary painkillers, but rather a fundamental treatment of the conflict." On this occasion, Bourita called for enriching the "Compendium," which Morocco intends to present jointly with the Netherlands. He also praised the leading role played by Saudi Arabia, Norway, and the European Union in driving this Alliance forward, while expressing Morocco's support for the Franco-Saudi co-presidency of the High-Level Conference on the peaceful resolution of the Palestinian issue and the implementation of the Two-State solution, scheduled for next month in New York. The Minister stressed that holding this meeting in a dramatic context marked by the ongoing Israeli aggression in the Gaza Strip is not just another diplomatic gathering, but a message of hope addressed to the peoples of the Middle East and a concrete step toward reviving the Two-State option to make it a tangible reality through effective measures. At this crucial historical juncture, Bourita affirmed, "we believe that our Alliance can be part of the promising initiatives capable of injecting new momentum into peace efforts by proposing concrete measures and tangible actions to bring the political process to a more advanced level and thereby create the diplomatic dynamic needed to establish the Two-State solution as the only path to a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace for the Palestinian cause." MAP:20 mai 2025
Maroc
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Maroc
HM the King, Jordanian Sovereign Share Same Vision of a Peaceful, Coexistent Middle East
Morocco's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Omar Hilale highlighted on Monday in Amman the unwavering commitment of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, and His Brother His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, Custodian of the Islamic and Christian Holy Sites in Al-Quds, to peace, security and stability in the Middle East. Giving his opening address, in his capacity as Chairman of the 6th Conference for the Establishment of a Middle East Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons and Other Weapons of Mass Destruction, Hilale stated that thanks to the kind invitation extended by the Jordanian government, the Third working Committee of the Conference gets together outside the United Nations for the first time. He stressed that holding the Conference in Jordan and under Moroccan chairmanship is a 'happy coincidence', as both are Kingdoms closely linked by ties of brotherhood, solid historical and family relations, with a common vision for a peaceful and stable Middle East where all the States of the region coexist. The international context of wars across the globe, he added, places an even heavier responsibility on the State Parties to the Conference, to respond to decades of collective aspiration towards establishing a zone free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction in one of the world's most strategic regions, as international peace and security are intimately linked to peace and security in the Middle East. The Moroccan diplomat acknowledged that the road to the establishment of a zone free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East is an arduous but not impossible mission, noting however that the collective political commitment of the members of the Conference will make it possible. Hilale warned that only dialogue, diplomacy and negotiation would help to build confidence in the Middle East, and ultimately a collective security system free of weapons of mass destruction. In this context, he pointed out that 'the scope of our present and future work will inevitably be an essential component for peace and stability in the region, in full compliance with international law and sovereign commitments'. Hilale then noted that this working Committee promises to be both practical and ambitious, as it explores a valuable reservoir of accumulated practice and experience from the five existing nuclear-weapon-free zones, which bring together over 100 member states. The third Working Committee of the Middle East Conference, which will last three days, is marked this year by the participation of all members of the Middle East region plus Iran. Israel, a regularly invited country, continues to boycott the work of this Conference. The Committee's work will be led by experts, academics and high-ranking diplomats from international organizations in charge of disarmament issues, from member and non-member countries, from think tanks, and by other practitioners with long experience in the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, from Latin America, Africa and Asia. (MAP: 12 May 2025)
Maroc
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Maroc
Arab FMs Commend Ongoing Efforts of HM the King, Chairman of Al-Quds Committee, in Defending Holy City
Arab Foreign Ministers reiterated their support on Wednesday for the Al-Quds committee's role, chaired by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, in defending Al Quds. The endorsement was part of the resolution titled "Developments and Israeli Violations in the Occupied City of Al-Quds," adopted during the 163rd session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the ministerial level, held at the pan-Arab organization's General Secretariat in Cairo. Members of the Arab Ministerial Committee in charge of international action to confront illegal Israeli policies and measures in Al-Quds, convening for their 9th meeting on the sidelines of the session, emphasized the significance of the Al-Quds Committee's role under the chairmanship of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him. They also praised the efforts undertaken by the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Asharif Agency, the executive arm of the Al-Quds Committee, in favor of Al Quds and its inhabitants. (MAP: 23 April 2025)
