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Ya Biladi
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Ya Biladi
Morocco's steadfast support for Palestine praised by PLO official in Rabat meeting
Ahmad Said Ahmad Al-Tamimi, head of the Department of Human Rights and Civil Society within the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), praised Morocco's steadfast support for the Palestinian cause on Tuesday in Rabat, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, President of the Al-Quds Committee. Speaking to the press following his meeting with Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Living Abroad, Nasser Bourita, Al-Tamimi expressed his deep appreciation for the historic and enduring ties between Morocco and the Palestinian Authority. He emphasized the continued backing provided by the Kingdom across generations, under the reigns of the late King Mohammed V, the late King Hassan II, and King Mohammed VI. The meeting addressed several pressing issues, including the consequences of the Israeli blockade, the need to release financial support for the Palestinian Authority, and Israeli violations at border crossings. Al-Tamimi also raised concerns about the situation in Al-Quds, condemning Israeli practices targeting Palestinian residents. He praised the vital role of the Al-Quds Committee, chaired by King Mohammed VI, in defending the holy city and bolstering the resilience of the Maqdessis.
Ya Biladi
06-03-2025
- Politics
- Ya Biladi
Saudi Arabia backs Morocco's sovereignty over Sahara
Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, co-chaired the 14th session of the Moroccan-Saudi Joint Commission on Wednesday, March 5, in Mecca. At the conclusion of the meeting, Riyadh reaffirmed its unwavering support for Morocco's territorial integrity and the Moroccan identity of the Sahara, considering the autonomy initiative as the only viable solution to this regional conflict, MAP reports. Saudi Arabia stressed that any resolution to this dispute must respect Morocco's sovereignty, the same source adds. This reaffirmation of support for Morocco's stance on the Sahara came a day after a meeting in Cairo on Tuesday between Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Algerian counterpart, Ahmed Attaf. On the same day, the President of Algeria's Upper House, Salah Goudjil, met with the Saudi ambassador in Algiers. During the joint commission, Saudi Arabia also praised the ongoing efforts of King Mohammed VI, in his capacity as President of the Committee for the Defense of Al-Quds Acharif, to preserve the city's identity and its status as a symbol of tolerance and coexistence among religions. The Kingdom also commended the Sovereign's support for the resistance of the Maqdessis through humanitarian and social projects led by the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Acharif Agency, the executive arm of the Al-Quds Committee.
