Morocco expressed its appreciation of the peace efforts of the Trump Administration and voiced hope for the launch of a constructive peace process agreed by all parties to reacha realistic, applicable, equitable and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian question, satisfying the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, for an independent, viable and sovereign State, with East Jerusalem as its capital. “The Kingdom of Morocco followed with interest the presentation of the vision of the President of the United States of America, DonaldTrump, on the Israeli-Palestinian issue,” the foreign ministry said in a statement. Morocco also stressed the need for “acceptance by the parties of the various elements” as fundamental aspect for the implementation and sustainability of this plan. “While the economic dimension is important, it must be complemented by a political dimension,” the foreign ministry said. Morocco also made it clear that the “status of Jerusalem must be preserved” and that the final decision must be discussed between the parties in accordance with international legality.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 30, 2020 01:41 UTC