Moroccan Foreign Ministry says Algeria's decision to sever ties 'unjustified but expected'

Morocco’s ministry of foreign affairs said late Tuesday it has taken note of the unilateral decision of the Algerian authorities to sever diplomatic relations with Morocco.

“Morocco regrets this completely unjustified but expected decision – in view of the logic of escalation observed in recent weeks – as well as its impact on the Algerian people. He categorically rejects the fallacious, even absurd, pretexts underlying it,” said the statement.

“For its part, the Kingdom of Morocco will remain a credible and loyal partner for the Algerian people and will continue to act, with wisdom and responsibility, for the development of healthy and fruitful inter-Maghreb relations,” it added.