Strengthening Ties Between Morocco and Greece
On Monday in Athens, the Kingdom of Morocco and the Hellenic Republic of Greece reaffirmed their commitment to invigorating their bilateral relations, aiming to propel them into a renewed and more ambitious dynamic. This determination was articulated during a meeting between Greek Foreign Minister Georgios Gerapetritis and Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, who is on a working visit to Greece. The significance of Bourita's visit is underscored by the fact that it marks the first visit of a Moroccan Foreign Minister to Greece in over three decades, highlighting a pivotal moment for both nations.
Advancing Cooperation and Dialogue
During their discussions, both ministers praised the distinguished relations between their countries and reiterated their intention to intensify political dialogue, increase high-level visit exchanges, and deepen consultations on various bilateral, regional, and international issues of mutual interest. They agreed to translate this new dynamism into actionable steps by revitalizing and diversifying their bilateral cooperation. The talks also anticipated an upcoming visit by Gerapetritis to Morocco, during which they discussed the preparation of a roadmap aimed at supporting this new phase, particularly in sectors such as economic and trade relations, investment, green energy, defense, tourism, maritime transport, as well as in culture, justice, and consular affairs.
To give tangible meaning to these ambitious goals, both ministers emphasized the necessity of accelerating the pace of bilateral cooperation mechanisms and enhancing their effectiveness. They also recognized the importance of enriching and updating the legal framework governing the relations between Morocco and Greece. This new phase of Moroccan-Greek partnership is also situated within the broader context of Morocco's relations with the European Union. In this regard, the ministers highlighted Greece's positive role in deepening these relations and commended the outcomes of the 15th Morocco-EU Partnership Council, as well as the launch of the new charter for the Mediterranean.
In conclusion, the officials expressed satisfaction with the quality of cooperation between Morocco and Greece within international bodies, underscoring the constructive roles both countries play at regional and international levels in promoting stability, security, and peace. They also noted the convergence of their efforts in combating terrorism and irregular migration.
As reported by alyaoum24.com.
