Kigali: Morocco appreciates the constructive peace efforts deployed by the US administration with a view to reaching a just, lasting and equitable solution in the Middle East, declared, on Wednesday January 29, 2020 in Rabat, Mr. Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates.
Mr. Bourita said at a press briefing following his meeting with Portuguese peer Augusto Santo silva, that the resolution of the Palestinian issue is the key to stability in the Middle East and this is why Morocco appreciates the constructive peace efforts by the current US administration to reach a just, lasting, and equitable solution to this conflict.
The Kingdom of Morocco followed with interest the presentation of the vision of the President of the United States of America Donald Trump on the Israeli-Palestinian issue. In view of the importance of this vision and its scope, Morocco will examine its details very carefully, he said.
Already, Morocco has noted elements of convergence with the principles and options that it has always defended in this matter namely the two-state solution and the negotiation between the two parties as the preferred approach to reach any solution, while maintaining an openness to dialogue.
With regard to Jerusalem, Mr. Bourita underlined that the Kingdom of Morocco, whose Sovereign chairs the Al Quds Committee, reiterates the position contained in the “Appeal of Al-Quds ” of 30 March 2019, signed by H.M the King, Commander of the faithful and Pope Francis, which affirms the need “that in the Holy City, full freedom of access to the followers of the three monotheistic religions and their right to worship will be guaranteed, so that in Al-Quds Asharif they may raise their prayers to God, Creator of all, for a future of peace and fraternity on the earth”.
The Kingdom considers that the status of Jerusalem must be preserved, said the Minister, stressing that the final decision must be discussed between the parties in accordance with international legality.
The Kingdom of Morocco expresses the wish that a constructive peace process be launched, with a view to a realistic, applicable, equitable and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian question, satisfying the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, for an independent, viable and sovereign State, with East Jerusalem as its capital, and enabling the peoples of the region to live in dignity, prosperity and stability, noted Mr. Bourita. (Fin)