Denver – Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita met with delegates from one of the oldest Jewish advocacy groups, the American Jewish Committee (AJC).
Bourita hosted the AJC officials in Rabat, where they discussed Morocco’s intentions to strengthen relations with the US and Israel. The AJC labeled the initiative a “strategic asset for all three countries” in a statement after the event.
Jason Isaacson, AJC head of political affairs, said that Wednesday’s discussion with Bourita covered “the common interests between our community and the Moroccan people as well as the sovereignty of the Kingdom over the Moroccan Sahara.”
Isaacson also argued that Morocco “shares the same values” as the US, emphasizing the close historical ties between the two nations.
Based in New York, the AJC is highly regarded amongst the most established Jewish advocacy groups in the world and has safeguarded Jewish rights for over a century.
The AJC has worked to track and combat antisemitism in the US and abroad and has also worked to promote Jewish culture through events such as the Atlantic Jewish Film Festival.
Since renormalizing ties with Israel last year, Morocco has made increasing efforts to connect with the Jewish community through various political and cultural initiatives.
Morocco’s native Jewish community has also come forward to express their gratitude for Morocco’s efforts to protect Jewish rights and acknowledge the significant impact of the Jewish community in Morocco’s history.
Being the only Muslim-Arab country to actively support the Jewish community within its borders, Morocco has been recognized for having the only Jewish heritage museum amongst Muslim countries in the Arab world.
With increasing political and economic cooperation between Morocco and Israel, the Jewish community has continued to draw closer to Morocco as the country continues to uphold its reputation as a safe haven for religious tolerance.
