Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita represented Morocco at the Arab League Summit in Cairo to discuss the Palestinian issue. Key discussions centered around preventing displacement, rebuilding Gaza, and safeguarding Palestinian rights. Notably, several Arab leaders, including the Presidents of Algeria and Tunisia, were absent from the summit. Morocco’s enduring support for the Palestinian cause was affirmed during this high-level meeting.
The extraordinary Arab League Summit convened in Cairo, with Morocco represented by Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, on Tuesday. The meeting was primarily focused on recent developments regarding the Palestinian issue, following a call from Palestine to address urgent concerns over displacement and to establish a unified Arab stance amidst ongoing regional challenges.
The Egyptian government issued a statement emphasizing the summit’s objective to tackle the latest advancements in the Palestinian cause, particularly focusing on initiatives to avert Palestinian displacement and bolster a cohesive Arab response. Further discussions included strategies to rebuild Gaza, maintain the current ceasefire, and pursue international measures to safeguard Palestinian rights.
Morocco’s delegation included Mohamed Ait Ouali, the ambassador to Egypt and permanent representative at the Arab League, as well as Abdelali El Jahid, who leads the Arab and Islamic Organizations Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the summit, Bourita engaged in bilateral discussions with various foreign ministers, including Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Libyan Foreign Affairs Minister Taher Al-Baour.
Bourita and Abdelatty addressed the enhancement of bilateral relations between Morocco and Egypt, alongside pivotal issues listed in the summit agenda. This emergency summit was initiated through cooperation between Egypt and Bahrain—chair of the Arab League—following consultations with member states and the Arab League Secretariat.
Opening remarks were delivered by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa as the summit began at 4:00 p.m. local time. Additionally, the leaders evaluated responses to recent proposals concerning Gaza’s future and alternatives to Donald Trump’s contentious Gaza plan, which met widespread rejection from Arab countries and Palestinians.
The summit urged for tangible decisions aimed at combating the ongoing displacement campaign, protecting the Palestinian populace, ending the siege, and contributing to Gaza’s reconstruction. Notably, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and Tunisian President were absent, delegating foreign ministers to attend instead. Prior to the summit, President Tebboune cited issues concerning the organization of the preparatory process as his reason for non-attendance.
Morocco remains a steadfast supporter of the Palestinian cause amid the ongoing crisis in Gaza, which has resulted in substantial civilian casualties. The Moroccan government consistently advocates for immediate ceasefire measures and champions a peace process while providing humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people.
In summary, the extraordinary Arab League Summit held in Cairo addressed crucial developments in the Palestinian issue, with Morocco represented by Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. The summit emphasized the importance of preventing Palestinian displacement and fostering unity among Arab nations while discussing pathways to rebuild Gaza and protect Palestinian rights. Morocco’s ongoing commitment to supporting the Palestinian cause highlights its role in advocating for humanitarian assistance and ceasefire measures amidst the conflict.
Original Source: www.moroccoworldnews.com
