Meir Ben Shabbat, last night (Photo: GPO)
The National Security Adviser and the head of the National Security Council, Meir Ben-Shabbat, met last night (Tuesday) with the King of Morocco, Muhammad VI, at his palace in Rabat, together with the senior adviser to the President of the United States, Jared Kushner. Israel and Morocco.The King noted that his face is to build a deep, full and long-term relationship between the two countries. Ben Shabbat invited the king, on behalf of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to visit Israel.
As part of Israel’s and Morocco’s decision to normalize relations, their representatives at the King’s Palace signed a number of agreements, including: visa waiver for diplomatic and service passports, water cooperation, financial and investment cooperation, and cooperation agreements in civil aviation and direct flights between countries. In addition, a tripartite declaration of cooperation was signed between Israel, Morocco and the United States. It was agreed that in two weeks, Israel and Morocco would open official diplomatic missions in Rabat and Tel Aviv.
“I would like to thank Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the privilege that has fallen to us to be part of the Israeli delegation entrusted with the task of detailing the political achievement into practical steps,” Ben Shabbat said in his speech at the signing ceremony. “Relations with Morocco have a special meaning, beyond the political and economic aspects. Many of the citizens of Israel, members of the Moroccan community, will long for this moment. Like me, many members of the second and third generation of Moroccan immigrants living in Israel remain faithful to our ancestral heritage.”.
Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Burita said it was a historic day: “We have decided to open a new era in relations between Israel and Morocco,” he said. He noted that “the three countries recognize the position of the King of Morocco on the Palestinian issue and regarding the preservation of the special character of Jerusalem. The establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel and Morocco will serve the two countries and aid peace and stability in the region.”