The United States commended, on Friday, the appreciated role of Morocco, under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, in supporting the Palestinian people and advancing the two-state solution and peace in the Middle East.
US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price stated, "Morocco has a special relationship with the Palestinians. Of course, His Majesty King Mohammed VI is the Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and we appreciate Morocco's role in assisting and accompanying the Palestinian people and in supporting the two-state solution."
Touching upon the resumption of relations between Morocco and Israel, Mr. Price described the Kingdom as a "leader," emphasizing that the ties between the two countries have yielded "real benefits" and "new opportunities for peace and prosperity."
During a press briefing at the Foreign Press Center in Washington, the spokesperson added, "We will continue to engage with Israel and other countries in the region and even beyond to try to expand the circle of these normalization opportunities, and we will look for other opportunities to enhance cooperation between these countries, and between Israel and its neighbors."
Responding to a question about the Negev Forum, the US diplomatic spokesperson noted that the members of this forum have formed several working groups focusing on six key areas: regional security, clean energy, food and water security, health, tourism, and education and coexistence.
These working groups, the official explained, "seek to advance and promote coordination initiatives among the founding members of the forum to encourage what constitutes its core: regional integration, cooperation, and development for the benefit of the peoples of the region, including, of course, initiatives that would serve to strengthen the Palestinian economy and improve the quality of life of the Palestinian people."
Price said that "the Negev Forum aims to build bridges and create opportunities," stressing the importance of working towards a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Prime Minister-designate Fatima-Zahra Mansouri met with Mohamed Joudar, Secretary-General of the Constitutional Union Party, as part of consultations to form Morocco’s new government. Discussions focused on employment, purchasing power, education, healthcare, social and territorial justice, and preparations for the 2030 World Cup.
Mohamed Joudar, Secretary-General of the Constitutional Union, urged voters to turn out in large numbers to strengthen Moroccan democracy and shape the Kingdom's legislative and executive direction for the next five years. Speaking after casting his ballot in Casablanca, he highlighted key priorities for the upcoming government—including healthcare, education, purchasing power protection, and preparations for the 2030 World Cup—noting the party's participation with 74 local and 12 regional electoral lists.
His Majesty King Mohammed VI stated that Morocco is entering a new phase focused on strengthening national sovereignty, supporting economic recovery, and implementing the New Development Model. He also called on the government and Parliament to fully assume their responsibilities.
