Washington – The United States commended on Sunday His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s role in furthering stability, security, and prosperity in the region.

In a press release issued on the occasion of the Sovereign’s 24th anniversary of ascending to the throne of His glorious ancestors, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken conveyed his best wishes and congratulations to His Majesty King Mohammed VI and the Moroccan people on behalf of the US government and citizens.

“I extend my warmest congratulations to His Majesty the King and to the Moroccan people on the Throne Day, and we thank you for being one of our oldest and closest friends”, he added.

Blinken emphasized that the U.S. and Morocco’s “deep and abiding” connection remains “a pillar of peace and stability for our two countries and the region.”

“We commend King Mohammed VI for his role in furthering regional stability, security, and prosperity as well as advancing our shared interests”, he said, stating that Rabat and Washington have a deep and historic relationship that “continues to benefit the people of both our countries”.

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Washington – U.S. State Secretary, Antony Blinken, lauded the “crucial voice” of HM King Mohammed VI in advancing peace in the Middle-East and promoting a “secure and prosperous” future for Israelis and Palestinians.

The US State Department released a statement after the top US diplomat and Nasser Bourita, the Moroccan minister of foreign affairs, African cooperation, and Moroccans abroad, spoke on the phone on Sunday. “The Secretary lauded King Mohamed VI’s crucial voice in advancing regional peace and his leadership in promoting a secure and prosperous future for Israelis and Palestinians,” the statement read.

The two officials agreed that “full adherence to the recent ceasefire in Israel and Gaza” was crucial during their discussions about “the importance of the Negev Forum”.

The Middle East peace process and the two-state solution have been advanced by Morocco, led by HM King Mohammed VI, head of the Al-Quds Committee, according to recent praise from the United States for this country’s “appreciated role” in these endeavors.

“Of course HM, Morocco has a special relationship with the Palestinians. We value Morocco’s help to the Palestinian people and support for the two-state solution, said the U.S. Department of State Spokesperson. King Mohammed VI is the head of the Al-Quds Committee of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

In his phone conversation with his Moroccan counterpart, Blinken reaffirmed his commitment to continuing to fortify the bilateral security and economic relationship between the United States and Morocco.

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Mr. Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Living Abroad, met with Mr. Jake Sullivan, National Security Advisor of the United States, and Mr. Brett McGurk, Special Advisor to President Biden and Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa, on Tuesday 21 March 2023, as part of his visit to Washington.

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The discussions focused on ways to further deepen and diversify the strategic partnership between the United States and Morocco, in line with the shared ambitions of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and US President Joe Biden, for a stronger and renewed alliance between the two countries.

The talks were also an opportunity to discuss regional and international issues of mutual interest, particularly in the Middle East and Africa, where Morocco and the US are working for peace, stability, and prosperity.

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On Friday, the United States recognized Morocco’s assistance to the Palestinian people and advancement of the two-state solution and Middle Eastern peace, under the guidance of King Mohammed VI, chairman of the Al-Quds Committee.

“Naturally, Morocco and the Palestinians have a remarkable relationship. We appreciate Morocco’s role in supporting the two-state solution and helping the Palestinian people, and King Mohammed VI is the chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, a body that is a part of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation “claimed Ned Price, spokesman for the US State Department.

Price referred to the Kingdom as a “leader” in reference to the restoration of ties between Morocco and Israel and noted that these ties have produced “real benefits” and “new opportunities for peace and prosperity.”

During a press conference at the Foreign Press Center in Washington, he continued, “We will continue to engage with Israel and other countries in the region and beyond to try to widen this circle of opportunities for normalization, and we will look for other opportunities to strengthen cooperation between these countries and between Israel and its neighbors”.

In responses to a question regarding the Negev Forum, the US diplomatic spokesman recalled that the Forum’s participants had established a number of working groups with a focus on six important areas: regional security, clean energy, food and water security, health, tourism and education, and coexistence.

According to him, these working groups “seek to advance coordination initiatives among the founding members of the forum to foster what it is all about: regional integration, cooperation, and development for the benefit of the peoples of the region, including, of course, initiatives that could strengthen the Palestinian economy and improve the quality of life of the Palestinian people.”

Price highlighted the importance of working to find a resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by saying, “The Negev forum process is about building bridges and creating opportunities.”

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According to Nadia Fettah, who emphasized the “extraordinary collaboration” between Morocco and the WB, “we have achieved practically a record level in 2022 with close to 1.8 billion dollars, but beyond the quantity, what counts is that this partnership embraces all key initiatives and reforms in our country.”

The minister claimed that the financial institution has a “very good understanding” of the steps taken by the Kingdom to manage the consequences of numerous crises as well as to keep up the pace and effort of significant reforms, particularly in relation to social protection, the transition to clean energy, and investment.

“All of the World Bank’s executives confirmed that they are very happy with this partnership, because they can see its impact on the country’s economy and development as well as on the Moroccan citizen,” Nadia Fettah said.

The World Bank wants to advance alongside our nation and turn it into a role model for middle-income nations seeking greater growth and development, she added.

In reference to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings slated to take place in Marrakech in October 2023, the Minister stated that his discussions in Washington reviewed the preparations for this significant gathering of the banking and financial industries.

She said that the World Bank “itself is inquiring for a mission and a revitalized vision” and that “it is a matter of taking stock of the logistical preparations obviously but also on the major topics to be tackled in Marrakech.”

“We will have a lot of inputs at the global level” before these meetings in Morocco, continued Fettah, “so that the important decision makers of this globe agree on a greater role for the World Bank.”

On the same topic, the Moroccan representative said that it was crucial to rally everyone to make these meetings a big deal and to celebrate their return to Africa after a 50-year absence.

To emphasize the worldwide nature of the two institutions, the annual meetings of the World Bank Group and the IMF alternate between Washington, D.C., and every three years, a member nation other than the United States. In 1973, Nairobi, Kenya, hosted the final gathering in Africa.

To address global concerns including financial stability, the effects of climate change, and the efficacy of development aid, the gatherings bring together central bank governors, finance ministers, academics, business executives, legislators, and journalists for a week.

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According to Jerome Sherman, a spokesperson for the US Embassy in Morocco, “the last year was one of the landmarks in the history of relations between the United States and the Kingdom of Morocco.”

According to the US official, relations between the US and Morocco are stronger than ever. “Morocco is a critical partner for America on a range of security issues, as it participates with us in more than 100 military exercises and activities annually, and is a key partner in Both international military education and training programs and foreign military sales programs,” the spokesperson adds.

The US official stated that his government is “committed to find a durable, just, and internationally endorsed solution to the Sahara problem,” emphasizing that the US considers Morocco’s autonomy plan to be serious, credible, and practical.

The US embassy also stated that “the United States welcomes Staffan de Mistura’s appointment as a personal envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, emphasizing that Washington will support his efforts to resolve this dispute.”

The American official expressed the United States’ support for the progress made in Moroccan-Israeli relations and expressed hope that the liaison offices will be converted into embassies in the near future, praising King Mohammed VI’s leadership in promoting religious tolerance and harmony, emphasizing that it sets an example for the region and the world.

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The United States reaffirmed its support for the Moroccan autonomy proposal on Monday, calling it a serious, genuine, and realistic solution to the regional dispute over the Sahara.

“We continue to consider Morocco’s autonomy plan as serious, credible and realistic,” said the spokesperson for the State Department, in a statement released after the meeting held in Washington between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad, Mr. Nasser Bourita, and his American counterpart, Mr. Antony Blinken.

Furthermore, the two parties have voiced their support for the new Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Staffan de Mistura, in the conduct of the Sahara political process, which is being conducted out under the auspices of the United Nations.

During the discussion, the focus was also placed on the “extremely important” tripartite agreement reached by the US, Morocco, and Israel, which confirmed the US recognition of the Kingdom’s full sovereignty over the Sahara.

In this regard, Mr. Bourita and Blinken “welcomed the first anniversary of the Joint Declaration between Morocco, Israel and the United States, which will take place on December 22,” noted the spokesman for American diplomacy, recalling that the bilateral partnership “long-standing is rooted in common interests in regional peace, security and prosperity. “

The two parties also emphasized the necessity of Moroccan-Israeli relations continuing to deepen.

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The partnership between the United States and Morocco is rooted in common interests for regional peace, security and prosperity, said the chief of the American diplomacy, Mr. Antony Blinken

“Secretary Blinken stressed that the long-standing bilateral partnership is rooted in shared interests in regional peace, security and prosperity,” the State Department spokesman noted, in a statement released to the outcome of talks held in Washington between Mr. Blinken and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad, Mr. Nasser Bourita.

The meeting was an opportunity for both sides to review a series of regional issues, added the same source

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In a brief speech prior to the beginning of this discussion, the head of American diplomacy praised the United States’ robust and long-standing alliance with Morocco, while reiterating his country’s willingness to strengthen it further.

“We have a long-standing partnership with Morocco, which we want to strengthen and deepen,” he said.

Mr. Bourita emphasized the secular and comprehensive links that unite the two countries, as well as the significance of cementing them further in the face of mutual challenges, in accordance with His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s Vision.

“We have a very long-standing partnership and it is time to enrich it further, to enrich our strategic dialogue, our military cooperation, and defend our interests and our values in the world,” he said. Mr. Bourita cited, on this occasion, a series of common challenges, including climate change, extremism, peace and security, all of which, he said, give more relevance to this relationship.”

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