Rabat — Morocco’s role in defending the Palestinian cause keeps attracting praise at international political gatherings. On Wednesday, Arab foreign ministers lauded Morocco’s critical role in supporting Jerusalem.
Convening in Cairo for the 163rd session of the Arab League Council at the ministerial level, the Arab officials specifically commended the Jerusalem Committee, chaired by King Mohammed VI, for its ongoing efforts to protect the holy city amid Israeli violations.
Morocco’s leadership on Jerusalem
Arab foreign ministers strongly endorsed the work of the Jerusalem Committee’s body, Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency. The Arab Ministerial Committee tasked with confronting illegal Israeli policies in Jerusalem held its ninth meeting on the sidelines of the session, where members recalled the significance of King Mohammed VI’s leadership on Jerusalem issues.
Ministers commended the agency’s concrete actions supporting Jerusalem and its residents. The committee’s work has become increasingly vital amid ongoing Israeli violations in occupied East Jerusalem, which Arab officials condemned in their resolution on “Israeli Developments and Violations in Occupied Jerusalem.”
Libyan peace process
In a separate resolution, Arab foreign ministers recalled the central importance of the 2015 Skhirat Agreement as the general framework to achieve a political resolution for the ongoing crisis in Libya.
The ministers expressed support for the United Nations mission in Libya, working under Security Council resolutions to facilitate a comprehensive political settlement based on Libya’s Skhirat Political Agreement.
Morocco has consistently pushed for an inter-Libyan dialogue to solve the ongoing political crisis, firmly rejecting any foreign interference in the issue.
Morocco’s human rights leadership
On Morocco’s leading role in human rights, Arab foreign ministers welcomed the North African country’s election as president of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI).
This achievement came during the Alliance’s General Assembly held in March on the sidelines of the 58th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, further strengthening the country’s international position on human rights issues.
Morocco’s election has previously received support from GANHRI’s other three regional groups, confirming the country’s position as a leader in defending human rights.
Upcoming Arab Summit
The ministerial meeting also discussed several political, economic, and social issues, along with developments in current Arab and international issues, particularly regarding Palestine. Officials reviewed arrangements for the upcoming Arab Summit scheduled for May 17 in Baghdad.
A delegation headed by Morocco’s Ambassador to Egypt Mohammed Ait Ouali and the country’s Permanent Representative to the Arab League represented the North African country at the meeting.
The delegation also included Abdelali Al-Jahiz, Head of the Arab and Islamic Organizations Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, and Hisham Wald Al-Salai, Deputy Representative of Morocco to the Arab League.
