Laayoune: The 6th session of the Morocco-Bahrain High Joint Commission held in Laayoune carries “strong symbolic significance,” according to Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita. This marks the first joint commission conducted by Morocco with an Arab country in its Southern Provinces. Bourita highlighted in a joint press conference with his Bahraini counterpart, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, that the event underscores the deep brotherly ties and solidarity between the two nations, supported by the High Solicitude of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the Commission, established 25 years ago, has increased in regularity, now convening every two to two and a half years. Bourita noted that bilateral relations are built on a solid foundation, evidenced by the strong ties between the Sovereigns of the two countries and their peoples, with a clear vision set for the short, medium, and long terms.
Bourita emphasized that the relations between Morocco and Bahrain are rooted in absolute solidarity. He recalled Bahrain’s consistent positions on the Moroccan Sahara issue, mentioning that the King of Bahrain had directly informed King Mohammed VI about Bahrain’s intention to open a consulate in the Moroccan Sahara. In turn, His Majesty the King of Morocco has ensured unwavering support and solidarity for Bahrain on all its critical causes.
Both countries share the same stance on the Palestinian issue, favoring the two-State solution and the establishment of a Palestinian State with East Jerusalem as its capital based on the 1967 borders. These positions are aimed at practically supporting the Palestinian cause, both within existing constraints and available opportunities.
Bahrain and Morocco maintain ongoing consultations on various issues, including coordination to ensure a four-year presence on the United Nations Security Council, with each country serving two years. Bourita stressed that initiatives launched by Bahrain during its UN Security Council term would be expanded by Morocco during its tenure.
On the bilateral front, Bourita noted that the current priority is to enhance trade relations, which have yet to match the level of political relations or the ambitions of the Sovereigns. The governments of both Kingdoms aim to establish the appropriate framework and encourage the private sector to engage in the positive dynamic of bilateral relations.