Rabat – Deputy of Gabon’s National Assembly Germain Biahodjow has said he “deeply” regrets Algeria’s “unilateral” decision to cut diplomatic relations with Morocco.
“This decision seems to be at odds with good neighborly practices and the desired African integration,” the Gabonese official said.
He added that his status as a Gabonese parliamentarian obligates him to express “deep regret” noting that the unilateral severance of diplomatic relations “has never been a solution to settle bilateral problems.”
The Gabonese official also commended Morocco’s commitment to remaining a loyal ally for the Algerian people despite Algiers’ decision to cut ties with Morocco.
He also encouraged Algeria to engage in a dialogue to end the political crisis with Morocco.
“There are many examples of this affirmed desire for dialogue by the Kingdom of Morocco, of which the appeal launched by HM King Mohammed VI, in his speech on the occasion of the Feast of the Throne in July 2021, is the perfect illustration of the good faith” of Morocco.
To this end, the Gabonese official urged Algerian authorities to accept the hand that Morocco “always extended” and resume mutually beneficial diplomatic relations.
He described ties between Algeria and Morocco as necessary for peace and stability in the Maghreb region.
A growing number of countries expressed concerns regarding Algeria’s unilateral decision to sever ties with Morocco.
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan, Qatar, France, Bahrain, among others have all called for dialogue to end the crisis.
Saudi Arabia reached out not only through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but also through the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, which also urged the two countries to engage in dialogue.
Morocco’s government also regretted Algeria’s decision, describing it as “unexplainable.”
Morocco’s foreign ministry also rejected the claims and allegations Algeria used to justify its decision.
Algeria accused Morocco of alleged involvement in the wildfires in the Kabylie region at a time when Rabat offered to send firefighting aircrafts to assist in combating the fires ravaging the region. An offer that fell on Algeria’s deaf ears.
