Washington – U.S. State Secretary, Antony Blinken, lauded the “crucial voice” of HM King Mohammed VI in advancing peace in the Middle-East and promoting a “secure and prosperous” future for Israelis and Palestinians.
“The Secretary lauded King Mohamed VI’s crucial voice in advancing regional peace and his leadership in promoting a secure and prosperous future for Israelis and Palestinians”, said US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller in a statement issued following a telephone call on Sunday between the US top diplomat and the Moroccan minister of Foreign affairs, African cooperation and Moroccans abroad, Nasser Bourita.
During these talks, the two officials discussed “the importance of the Negev Forum” and affirmed the importance of “full adherence to the recent ceasefire in Israel and Gaza”.
The United States has recently commended the “appreciated role” of Morocco, under the leadership of HM King Mohammed VI, chairman of Al-Quds Committee, in supporting the Palestinian people and advancing the two-state solution and peace in the Middle-East.
“Morocco has a unique relationship with the Palestinians, of course HM King Mohammed VI is the chairman of Al-Quds Committee of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and we appreciate Morocco’s role in providing aid and assistance to the Palestinian people and supporting the two-state solution,” said the U.S. Department of State Spokesperson.
During his telephone call with his Moroccan counterpart, Blinken emphasized his ongoing commitment to further strengthening the U.S.-Morocco bilateral security and economic partnership.