Egypt, according to Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, supports Morocco’s territorial integrity and is dedicated to finding an international solution to the Western Sahara issue.
Following a round of negotiations in Rabat, he issued a joint statement with his Moroccan colleague, Nasser Bourita. He said that Egypt’s position was “in support of the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Morocco and its commitment to the international solution to the Sahara issue, and its support for what came in Security Council resolutions, most recently Resolution No. 2602.”
He added that Egypt “welcomed the Moroccan efforts, characterized with seriousness and credibility, that are aiming to move forward toward a political settlement in the Sahara issue.”
The two ministers urged “the necessity of overcoming inter-Arab differences in order to preserve the unity of the Arab ranks in light of the unprecedented challenges the region is witnessing,” stressing their rejection of all forms of foreign interference in the affairs of Arab countries.
They noted the importance of “achieving effective international cooperation to confront all cross-border security threats, including terrorism, extremism and cybercrimes, as well as continuing coordination and cooperation within the Mediterranean region in a way that enhances efforts to achieve sustainable development, security and stability, combat terrorism and comprehensively address the issue of migration.”
Bourita relayed “Morocco’s full support for Egyptian water security as an integral part of Arab water security” and the need to “find unilateral policies in connection with international rivers.”
He also stressed “the dedication to commitments under international law, including the Declaration of Principles Agreement signed in 2015, which would not take any unilateral measures regarding the filling and operation of the Renaissance Dam, and the need for the parties to cooperate in good faith to reach a binding legal agreement on the rules of filling without delay, and operation in line with the presidential statement issued by the Security Council in September 2021.”
In conformity with international agreements, the two parties restated their support for the formation of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The Egyptian foreign minister complimented King Mohammed VI’s Al-Quds Committee for its role in assisting Jerusalemites and safeguarding Jerusalem’s Arab and Islamic identity, legal position, civilizational status, and symbolism as land for cooperation among three religions.
The Moroccan foreign minister lauded Egypt’s tangible assistance to the Palestinian people.
The two ministers also reviewed the recent developments in the Libyan issue, and they reiterated their support for non-interference discussion.
The Moroccan minister commended Egypt for hosting the Libyan Constitutional Committee.
As part of Security Council resolutions and the efforts of discussions in Paris and Berlin, the two parties emphasized the necessity for all foreign forces, mercenaries, and foreign fighters to leave Libya within a certain time period.
They urged the 5+5 Committee to continue its assistance and emphasized the need for reconciliation.
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