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Join on Telegram Rabat — In a meeting at Morocco’s Royal Palace, King Mohammed VI and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to advance urgent measures for peace in Gaza and Lebanon, calling for an immediate ceasefire and the expedited delivery of humanitarian aid.
The discussions, which took place today as part of President Macron’s three-day state visit to Morocco, focused on the need to address escalating regional tensions while reaffirming the nations’ commitment to a two-state solution in Palestine.
During their talks, King Mohammed VI and President Macron underlined their nations’ shared responsibilities in stabilizing the Middle East, focusing particularly on ensuring civilian safety and access to crucial aid.
Macron praised the King’s role as Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, which aims to safeguard Jerusalem’s religious heritage and promote peace in the region.
Both leaders voiced urgent concerns about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, emphasizing the importance of a diplomatic resolution that respects Palestinian aspirations for statehood.
The leaders’ statements reflect a broader commitment to peace and security across the Euro-Mediterranean and African regions, reaffirming Morocco and France’s long-standing ties and aligning on a strategic vision for the years ahead.
Both nations expressed a desire to rejuvenate relations, working closely to tackle shared challenges, from socio-economic development to environmental resilience.
The leaders also reiterated support for a renewed diplomatic push for Middle East peace talks, based on the 1967 borders and the establishment of East Jerusalem as the capital of a sovereign Palestinian state.
President Macron extended an invitation for King Mohammed VI to visit France, which the King accepted, marking a step toward even closer cooperation.
