Nasser Bourita said relations between Morocco and the Netherlands have entered a “positive phase,” marked by renewed momentum after years of tensions.
Speaking at a joint press conference with his Dutch counterpart, Reinette Klever, Bourita said the two countries have rebuilt ties on the basis of “clarity, ambition, mutual respect and responsibility.”
He added that bilateral relations draw strength from longstanding ties between Mohammed VI and Willem-Alexander, noting that the partnership now reflects a pragmatic approach in which “no issues are off the table.”
Bourita described the Netherlands as a key actor within the European Union and a strong supporter of deeper Morocco-EU cooperation. He said collaboration between Rabat and The Hague spans multiple areas, including consular and judicial affairs, as well as efforts to combat extremism and terrorism.
The Dutch minister’s visit, his first outside Europe since taking office, signals growing alignment between the two countries on both bilateral and regional issues, Bourita said.
Bourita also highlighted the Netherlands as an important economic partner, pointing to opportunities to expand trade and investment ties. He said upcoming events, including the 2030 FIFA World Cup, could further strengthen economic cooperation between the two kingdoms.
He noted that the Dutch position on the Moroccan Sahara issue represents a “turning point” in bilateral relations, emphasizing the central importance of the file to Morocco’s foreign policy. The position, he said, aligns with international law and relevant United Nations resolutions, particularly UN Security Council Resolution 2797.
Discussions between the two sides also covered a range of regional and international issues, including the Palestinian cause, African affairs, and tensions involving Iran and Gulf states.
Bourita said the growing convergence in perspectives between Morocco and the Netherlands not only facilitates dialogue but also enables coordinated initiatives aimed at promoting regional and international peace and security.
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