Morocco’s FM, Yemeni Peer Hold Telephone Call to Discuss Bilateral Ties, Developments in Yemen

Rabat – Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita held a telephone call on Friday with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Yemen Afrah Al-Zouba, on means of bolstering bilateral relations, activating cooperation framework between the two countries, as well as recent developments in Yemen, in addition to issues of mutual interest.

During the call, the Yemeni minister briefed Bourita on the latest developments in her country, in light of the recent escalation by Houthi terrorist militias along the western coast and at Bab al-Mandeb, affirming the Yemeni State’s right and its constitutional and sovereign responsibility to protect its citizens and secure its coasts, ports, and territorial waters. 

According to the Yemeni news agency SABA, Al-Zouba praised the Kingdom of Morocco’s unwavering and brotherly stance in support of Yemen’s constitutional legitimacy, unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. It also praised Morocco’s contribution, following the Houthi coup against State institutions, within the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as its steadfast stance in support of the State and its institutions.

The news agency also commended the support and assistance provided by Morocco to the Yemeni people, particularly through student scholarships, with a view to further expanding areas of joint cooperation.

For his part, Bourita reiterated the Kingdom’s unwavering position in support of the Presidential Council, the legitimate Yemeni government, and the unity, sovereignty, and security of its territories. He emphasized Morocco’s support for Yemen, its right to protect its safety and territorial integrity and to confront threats, in addition to backing any measure capable of strengthening State institutions and ensuring security and stability in Yemen and the region.

Following the meeting, Bourita extended an invitation to the Yemeni Minister of Foreign Affairs to visit the Kingdom of Morocco as part of ongoing efforts to foster dialogue, coordination, and strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.