Egyptian, Moroccan FMs highlight need to prioritize peaceful solutions to Arab issues

CAIRO – 15 April 2021: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, highlighted the need to prioritize peaceful solutions to the issues facing the Arab nations as they made a video call on Thursday.

The two ministers also agreed on the need to stop foreign interference in the Arab countries’ domestic affairs, a statement by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry read.

Shoukry and Bourita agreed on intensifying communication between Egypt and Morocco with the aim of reaching a comprehensive settlement to the Libyan crisis, in a way that ensures Libya’s restoration of its security, stability and prosperity.

On the Palestinian cause, Shoukry briefed Bourita on the efforts aiming to resume the peace process and support the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the framework of the two-state solution.

Shoukry hailed the continuous efforts made by Morocco, as the head of the Jerusalem Committee, to highlight the Arab and religious identity of Jerusalem.

Shoukry also reiterated Egypt’s support to the United Nations’ solution to the Western Sahara issue, in accordance with the UN Security Council’s decision no. 2351.

The Egyptian FM also hailed Morocco’s serious and credible efforts to advance a fair and permanent solution to the issue.

The ministers discussed developments of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) issue. Shoukry hailed the Morocco’s support to Egypt in this regard.

They agreed on intensifying coordination between Egypt and Morocco within the framework of the African Union (AU) and working to enhance security and peace in Africa to curb the challenges facing the continent.