Morocco’s King Receives UAE FM

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI received the UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed held talks in the capital Rabat on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. (WAM)
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI received the UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed held talks in the capital Rabat on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. (WAM)
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Morocco’s King Receives UAE FM

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI received the UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed held talks in the capital Rabat on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. (WAM)
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI received the UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed held talks in the capital Rabat on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. (WAM)

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI received UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, who conveyed a message from Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed.

During the meeting they discussed bilateral relations, ways to enhance cooperation in all fields, and regional and international issues of common interest.

The talks were attended on the Moroccan side by Fouad Ali El Himma, advisor to the King, and Nasser Bourita, minister of foreign affairs, African cooperation and Moroccans Abroad, and on the Emirati side by the Director of the office of Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Mohamed Mahmoud Al Khaja.

Sheikh Abdullah also met with the Moroccan FM in Rabat to review bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries and ways to further boost joint cooperation in various areas.

The two diplomats discussed regional developments, including the coronavirus pandemic and ways to curb its spread, and touched on several international issues.

The UAE Foreign Minister reaffirmed that the leaderships of both the UAE and Morocco share close brotherly ties and are always eager to boost cooperation across all sectors to achieve the common interests of the two countries and their peoples.

The Emirati FM reiterated his country’s firm stance in reaffirming its full support for Morocco's sovereignty over the Moroccan Sahara and its support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative over this region.



Saudi Arabia Condemns Netanyahu's ‘Provocative’ Visit to Palestinian Jordan Valley 

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Thursday Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin’s visit to the Palestinian Jordan Valley. (EPA file)
Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Thursday Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin’s visit to the Palestinian Jordan Valley. (EPA file)
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Netanyahu's ‘Provocative’ Visit to Palestinian Jordan Valley 

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Thursday Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin’s visit to the Palestinian Jordan Valley. (EPA file)
Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Thursday Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin’s visit to the Palestinian Jordan Valley. (EPA file)

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Thursday Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin’s visit to the Palestinian Jordan Valley, saying the provocative move aims to expand illegal settlements in defiance of all international laws and resolutions.

In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said these violations undermine efforts to restore calm in the Palestinian territories.

It reiterated the importance of ending the war on Gaza, the withdrawal of Israeli forces, return of the displaced to their homes and allowing the delivery of humanitarian aid.

Saudi Arabia called on the international community to assume its responsibilities in putting a stop to all flagrant Israeli violations against the Palestinian people and their territories, stressing the need to hold Israel accountable for its violations that are threatening regional peace and security.