Morocco's King Sends Cables to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Saudi Crown Prince

A picture released by the Moroccan Royal Palace shows Morocco's King Mohammed VI addressing speech, transmitted via a screen to the parliament, from the Royal Palace in the northeastern city of Fez, on October 8, 2021. (AFP)
A picture released by the Moroccan Royal Palace shows Morocco's King Mohammed VI addressing speech, transmitted via a screen to the parliament, from the Royal Palace in the northeastern city of Fez, on October 8, 2021. (AFP)
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Morocco's King Sends Cables to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Saudi Crown Prince

A picture released by the Moroccan Royal Palace shows Morocco's King Mohammed VI addressing speech, transmitted via a screen to the parliament, from the Royal Palace in the northeastern city of Fez, on October 8, 2021. (AFP)
A picture released by the Moroccan Royal Palace shows Morocco's King Mohammed VI addressing speech, transmitted via a screen to the parliament, from the Royal Palace in the northeastern city of Fez, on October 8, 2021. (AFP)

Morocco's King Mohammed VI has dispatched cables of gratitude to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders for their supportive stance on the Western Sahara issue, during the 42nd GCC summit that was held in Riyadh on Tuesday.

In his cable to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King Mohammed stressed that this stance is unsurprising, given that it stems from Saudi Arabia, the fraternal country which Morocco shares solid ties and distinguished partnerships with.

In his messages, the Sovereign stressed that Morocco has always considered the security and stability of the Arab Gulf countries as an integral part of its security.

He added that the Moroccan-Gulf partnership stems from similar points of view regarding the joint issues and does not stand on conditional interests.

King Mohammed underscored his pride in the mutual appreciation, deeply rooted ties, fruitful cooperation and effective solidarity between the Saudi and Moroccan royal families.

He also sent a cable to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, in which he expressed gratitude for Rabat’s stance on the Western Sahara.

He described the position of the GCC leaders as noble, noting that this stance strengthens Morocco’s permanent and absolute commitment to the defense of the security and stability of Gulf states, as well as to the reinforcement of their strategic and exemplary partnership at the regional and international levels.



Saudi Arabia, Egypt to Establish Framework for Joint Coordination Council

 Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi during a previous meeting. (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi during a previous meeting. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, Egypt to Establish Framework for Joint Coordination Council

 Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi during a previous meeting. (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi during a previous meeting. (SPA)

Riyadh and Cairo are setting up the framework for the Saudi-Egyptian Higher Coordination Council, Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said.

Experts told Asharq Al-Awsat the move strengthens political, economic, and development ties between the two nations.

In a televised statement on Thursday, Abdelatty said: “We are working on the council’s coordination structure,” highlighting the “strong strategic partnership and continuous cooperation” between Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi signed an agreement in Cairo in October to establish the council, which they will co-chair.

In November, Egypt approved the council, saying it aims to strengthen cooperation and communication between the two countries in various fields.

Saudi journalist Khaled Al-Majrashi called the council a step toward deeper Saudi-Egyptian integration, focusing on investment and trade under the guidance of both nations’ leaders.

“The council sets a framework for future collaboration, particularly in areas like investment and trade, under the directives of both nations’ leaderships,” Al-Majrashi said, citing earlier remarks by Saudi Commerce Minister Majid Al-Qasabi about his mandate to promote investment in Egypt.

Former Egyptian Deputy Foreign Minister Rakha Ahmed Hassan said the council will remove obstacles to cooperation and deepen ties across all sectors.

Egyptian Senator Dr. Abdel Monem Said described Saudi Arabia and Egypt as the region’s “balancing pillars,” saying stronger cooperation is crucial to tackle regional challenges. He called the council a key step toward stability and joint action.

“No Arab country can face regional instability alone,” he said, adding that the council will help protect both nations from threats and improve coordination on shared challenges.

In September, Abdelatty and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah said the council would deepen ties and boost cooperation in politics, trade, investment, and development.

Last month, Egypt’s government said the council will include officials from both sides, hold regular meetings in both countries, and replace the previous joint committee framework.