MFA Nasser Bourita : Under HM the King’s Leadership, Morocco Continues Its Consistent…

Speaking during the 165th Ordinary Session of the Ministerial Council of the League of Arab States, held on Sunday via videoconference, MFA Bourita recalled that Morocco, from the very outset of the crisis, was the first to express solidarity with its Arab brothers, in line with the High Royal Guidelines.

He also recalled that HM the King held direct talks with His brothers, leaders of Gulf states, during which the Sovereign "reaffirmed the Kingdom of Morocco's firm condemnation of the vile aggressions targeting the sovereignty of these brotherly States and the security of their territories, as well as His Majesty's full support to these countries in all legitimate measures that they deem appropriate to preserve their security and the peace of their citizens."

The Arab region is currently undergoing a delicate and extremely complex period, during which "it sustains unremitting assaults which have exceeded all limits, targeting innocent civilians and vital infrastructure such as airports, ports and energy plants, in flagrant violation of international law and established norms, and in an unprecedented assault on the right of the region's peoples to live in dignity and security," MFA Bourita added.

The minister pointed out that these attacks targeted Arab states that were not part of any conflict, warning that "if the ongoing aggressions are not contained, they could extend this conflict and transform it into a regional clash that threatens the stability of the entire region, and even world peace," emphasizing the considerable damage these attacks have caused to the regional and international economy.

"Where do these crises lead us? And how long will the Iranian regime threaten the region's security and stability in a campaign of aggression that has been ongoing for half a century?" MFA Bourita pondered, referring to the concerns expressed at the Arab level regarding this situation.

Against this reality, the minister affirmed that the historical responsibility falling on the Arab States requires facing these acts with firmness and determination, reiterating his call for Iran to conform to Security Council resolution 2817, and for the immediate and unconditional halting of all these aggressions, as well as "the development of a unified and firm Arab position against this hostile behavior."

He also called for supporting "the Arab States in all legitimate measures that they undertake to protect their territories" and for "taking immediate and firm measures to guarantee the security of regional airspace and maritime navigation in the region."

The Kingdom of Morocco, which closely follows the mediation proposals and initiatives that have recently emerged, reaffirms that serious dialogue, while enabling reason to prevail, remains the only course of action capable of reestablishing security and stability in the region, MFA Bourita pointed out. He announced that the Kingdom supports and appreciates all initiatives aimed at de-escalation, stemming the bloodshed of the conflict, and laying the foundations to guarantee that it does not occur in the future, regardless of circumstances, in order to preserve the right of sister Arab States and their peoples to live in peace, stability, and security.

He concluded that Morocco, under the enlightened leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, will remain steadfast in defending the Arab nation's supreme interests, as well as security and stability in the region, embodying a pioneering model of concrete solidarity and principled positions.