Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita, on Friday in Laâyoune that Morocco is closely monitoring the recent developments surrounding the announcement of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, welcoming the agreement if it is confirmed, and emphasizing that it “completely aligns with the positions expressed by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, in several speeches since the onset of the crisis.”
In a joint press conference with his Ivorian counterpart, held on the occasion of the fifth session of the joint cooperation committee between Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire, Bourita explained that “the King has consistently called for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, one that is verifiable, leading to comprehensive de-escalation and ultimately paving the way for political solutions to the crisis,” underscoring that “this position reflects Morocco’s ongoing commitment to supporting peace and stability efforts in the region.”
The Minister further emphasized that the agreement’s significance lies not only in halting the violence that has claimed countless lives and caused widespread destruction but also in its potential to “advance efforts toward the release of prisoners and detainees, in line with Morocco’s humanitarian positions, as well as facilitating the delivery of critical humanitarian aid to Palestinians, which will help alleviate the severity of the ongoing crisis.”
Bourita also expressed Morocco’s hope that the agreement would not only lead to the reconstruction of Gaza but also provide the necessary conditions for the safe return of displaced individuals to their homes, ensuring the restoration of stability and normalcy in the region.
He noted that “the ceasefire represents a key step towards broader regional stability and offers an opportunity to rebuild trust among all concerned parties, creating the conditions for new political prospects.”
He reiterated the importance of the agreement as an essential element for a lasting peace in the Middle East, emphasizing that “it serves as a foundation for advancing a political process that could lead to a two-state solution, as envisioned by King Mohammed VI, with the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the 1967 borders and East Jerusalem as its capital, living peacefully alongside Israel.”
Bourita reaffirmed Morocco’s steadfast commitment to the Palestinian cause, highlighting that the Kingdom considers it a national priority and, in this context, expressed “the Kingdom’s gratitude to all those who contributed to reaching this agreement,” with hopes that this initiative would yield concrete results on the ground, ultimately improving the lives of civilians and ensuring the sustainability of the ceasefire.
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