Moroccan Foreign Minister Emphasizes Royal Vision for Peace and Role of Women in Peacebuilding

Rabat:Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita highlighted the Kingdom's commitment to fostering dialogue and coexistence through shared memory, aligning with the vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, during a high-level panel on diplomacy and civil society for peacebuilding.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, Bourita emphasized the importance of Morocco's diverse identity, as defined by its African, Andalusian, Hebrew, and Mediterranean components, in promoting peace. He advocated for "positive" peace that transcends the cessation of hostilities, underscoring the role of civil societies in making peace agreements enduring.

Bourita also discussed the Kingdom's dedication to achieving a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, based on the two-State solution with an independent Palestinian State within the 1967 borders and East Jerusalem as its capital. He highlighted the Royal and national commitment to the Palestinian cause and Morocco's humanitarian efforts through the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency.

Addressing Moroccan-French cooperation, Bourita noted the alignment of the two nations on Middle Eastern peace efforts, referencing key meetings and recognitions that have supported the two-State solution.

The minister further highlighted the critical role of women in peace processes, lamenting their limited participation and advocating for increased involvement to enhance the sustainability of peace agreements. He called for initiatives to ensure women's full participation in peacebuilding.