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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
Morocco World
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
Fifth Global Alliance Meeting for Two-State Solution Opens in Rabat
Doha – The 5th meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution opened Tuesday in Rabat, under the theme 'Maintaining the Momentum of the Peace Process: Lessons Learned, Achievements and Perspectives.' The event, organized by Morocco in partnership with the Netherlands, brings together delegations representing more than 50 countries and international organizations committed to the two-state solution. The meeting aims to assess ongoing peace efforts in the Middle East, highlight achievements, and draw appropriate lessons to establish concrete measures with a specific timeline to revitalize the two-state solution. Participants will also discuss ways to build the Palestinian economy. The gathering will feature three thematic sessions focusing on the impact of peace processes in the Middle East, efforts to support Palestinian state governance structures, and the economic foundations for peace in the region. The meeting seeks to create a platform for projects, initiatives, and achievements supporting the prospect of lasting peace in the Middle East. It will conclude with concrete policy recommendations to support diplomatic efforts and strengthen conditions conducive to achieving the two-state solution. Outcomes from this meeting will contribute to the High-Level Conference for the Two-State Solution, scheduled at the United Nations headquarters in New York in June. Launched during the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week in September 2024, the Global Alliance serves as a diplomatic platform dedicated to effectively reviving the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. This fifth meeting follows four others previously held in Riyadh, Brussels, Oslo, and Cairo. What is the two-state solution? The two-state solution refers to a proposed framework for establishing an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel. The aim is to fulfill the Palestinian right to self-determination while ensuring Israel's security and sovereignty. The first proposal for establishing side-by-side states emerged prior to Israel's creation in 1948. The year before, the United Nations passed Resolution 181 outlining a partition plan that would split the British-controlled Mandate of Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states. The UN's partition plan imposed borders that disregarded the will of the Palestinian people and never reflected realities on the ground. Following Israel's unilateral declaration of independence in 1948, neighboring Arab states intervened in response to settler colonialism and forced displacement. More than 700,000 Palestinians were expelled or forced to flee their homes during the Nakba ('catastrophe'), seeking refuge in the West Bank, Gaza, and neighboring Arab countries — an unresolved trauma that continues to define the Palestinian national struggle. In recent decades, there have been many different views on what shape a Palestinian state should take. The 1949 'green line' was seen by many as the most realistic border for the respective states. This line was drawn during the armistice agreements between Israel and its neighbors following the 1948 war and is the current boundary between Israel and the West Bank and Gaza. However, following the 1967 Six-Day War, Israel captured and occupied the West Bank and Gaza, along with East Jerusalem and Golan Heights. Most current discussions of the two-state solution now refer to creating two states along 'the pre-1967 borders.' This would mean the new Palestinian state would consist of the West Bank prior to Israeli settlement, and Gaza. How Jerusalem would be split, if at all, has been a significant point of contention in this plan. Morocco's approach Morocco considers the two-state solution as essential for regional stability. The country, through its historical responsibility and presidency of the Al-Quds Committee, views the two-state solution as the cornerstone for ensuring security and stability in the region. The Moroccan approach to the Global Alliance for implementing the two-state solution rests on three main axes. The first involves drawing from past successes to converge toward a promising future. The second aims to strengthen institutional support for the Palestinian National Authority. The third focuses on anchoring the economic dimension in the peace process. Morocco believes the Global Alliance can contribute to promising initiatives capable of breathing new life into peace efforts by proposing concrete measures and tangible actions to advance the political process. Such efforts, the North African country argues, are essential to creating the diplomatic momentum needed to establish the two-state solution as the only path toward a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace for the Palestinian cause. Tags: Israel-Palestine conflictMorocco and Palestinetwo-state solution
