Blinken Commends Morocco’s Commitment to Peace and Security in Middle East

According to a statement by the Department of State spokesman, Blinken, who is visiting the Middle East, discussed with Bourita « shared priorities in the bilateral relationship and efforts to advance regional stability ».

The US Secretary of State also discussed with his Moroccan counterpart « his recent travel and engagements with Egyptian, Israeli, and Palestinian leaders, during which he called for deescalation and an end to the cycle of violence”.

During this conversation, Blinken « commended » the Kingdom for its « commitment to promoting peace and security in the region, including through Morocco’s participation in the Negev Forum, » the statement added.

The US Secretary of State also said, on a post on Twitter, to have discussed with Bourita the « strong bilateral cooperation on regional security and defense » between the United States and Morocco.

« We also discussed my recent trip and meetings with Egyptian, Israeli, and Palestinian leaders,” he noted after the telephone conversation.

The United States has recently commended the « appreciated role » of Morocco, under the leadership of HM King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, in supporting the Palestinian people and advancing the two-state solution and peace in the Middle East.

« Morocco has a unique relationship with the Palestinians, of course HM King Mohammed VI is the chairman of the Al-Quds Committee of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and we appreciate Morocco’s role in providing aid and assistance to the Palestinian people and supporting the two-state solution, » the U.S. Department of State Spokesperson, Ned Price, had said during a press briefing at the Foreign Press Center in Washington.