Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed has welcomed the agreementbetween Morocco and Israel.
In a statement on Thursday, he welcomed the US decision to recognizeMorocco’s sovereignty in Western Sahara, and for Rabat to resume contactswith Israel and establish diplomatic relations.
Mohammed bin Zayed said that the agreement is an important step UAE willcontribute to strengthening joint efforts for stability, development,justice and lasting peace in the region.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that the UAE’sposition on supporting its sovereignty over all of Morocco’s territory washistoric and consistent. The recent US decision in this regard is asignificant development that will help strengthen peace and stability inthe region. The UAE welcomed Morocco’s decision to resume bilateralofficial contacts with Israel and establish diplomatic relations withIsrael.
Earlier, the US president wrote in his tweet that he had signed adeclaration recognizing Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara. He saidthat the decision of Morocco and Israel to establish bilateral relations isa great achievement in terms of peace in the Middle East.
On the other hand, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursdaycalled the agreement with Morocco another great ray of light for peace. Headded that in addition to direct flights between the two countries,diplomatic missions would also be inaugurated. It should be noted that thisagreement between the two countries has been reached through the UnitedStates.
On the other hand, the King of Morocco, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, hasassured that his country still stands for a just and comprehensive peace inthe Middle East.
Morocco is the fourth country to establish relations with Israel sinceAugust this year. Earlier, the UAE, Bahrain and Sudan joined the ranks.
Meanwhile, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi called the agreementbetween Morocco and Israel an important step for the region. “I value thisimportant step, as it will ensure greater stability and regionalcooperation in our region,” al-Sisi said on his official Facebook accounton Thursday.