Morocco, Belgium make joint call to end fighting in Gaza

Morocco, Belgium make joint call to end fighting in Gaza
Monday 15 April 2024 - 20:00

Head of government, Aziz Akhannouch and his Belgian counterpart, Alexander De Croo, called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the launch of a peace process that would enable Palestinians to establish their state during a joint declaration after the end of the third session of the Joint Higher Committee between the two countries in Rabat.

 “Morocco supports the justice of the Palestinian cause, the delivery of aid, and the launch of a peace process that enables the establishment of a Palestinian state, with the necessity of a ceasefire” said Akhannouch.

The same government official stated that Rabat and Brussels have the same positions on international and regional issues.

“In the current session, we recorded that the two countries continued to contribute to resolving the outstanding issues.”

Akhannouch pointed out that Rabat praises Brussels’ support for the plan for autonomy in the southern regions of the Kingdom.

Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said Belgium sees the meeting as an opportunity to strengthen political dialogue and build a strong partnership in various fields, adding, “We have signed agreements in many fields, which will contribute to upgrading our relations.”

The Belgian official stressed that “Brussels needs green hydrogen, and Morocco plays an important role in the field of energy transition.”

“We discussed cooperation in the security field and also the areas of immigration, and we also discussed Morocco’s offer in hydrogen, which represents an important opportunity,” De Croo said.

“We have the same position on the war in Gaza, as we want two states, including Palestine, living there in peace. With the release of the hostages, and a ceasefire.”

The same official considered, “Morocco is an important partner for the European Union, and in the Sahara issue we support its position on autonomy as a basic solution.”

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