The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita, received on February 22nd, 2022 in Rabat, the Minister for Foreign and European Affairs of Malta, Mr. Evarist Bartolo.
Speaking at a joint press conference following their talks, MFA Nasser Bourita underlined that the visit to Morocco of the Maltese top diplomat takes part in the wake of a positive dynamic in the bilateral relations in recent years.
MFA Bourita seize this opportunity to commend the solidity of the relations linking the two countries, which are united by a common Euro-Mediterranean neighborhood and strong relations between Morocco and the European Union, which face common challenges in the Mediterranean.
The Minister also underlined the convergence of views between Morocco and Malta on various international issues in the framework of consultations on several issues of common interest.
As for Mr. Bartolo, he reminded that the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Malta had maintained relations for nearly 50 years, highlighting the need to further develop economic ties between the two countries.
The two countries agreed on the creation of a joint mechanism to boost their economic cooperation and strengthen their consular relations, and welcomed the opening by Malta of a consulate in Casablanca, the first in the region, which will be focusing on developing economic ties.
Touching on regional issues, the Maltese top diplomat highlighted that Rabat has a "discreet diplomacy which considers that it is the Libyans themselves who must resolve their situation", adding in this regard that Malta recognizes Morocco’s key role within the Mediterranean region and in Africa.
"We would like Europe to understand better that there cannot be security and peace in Europe if there is no security and peace in Africa. The future of the two continents is linked and regardless of the importance we attach to other regions of the world, Europe's immediate neighbor is Africa," pointed out Mr. Bartolo.
The Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Malta expressed, on this occasion, their determination to work together within the framework of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) to give new impetus to economic development.
Regarding the Sahara issue, Malta affirms through the voice of its MFA that it recognizes the efforts made by Morocco to move forward within the framework of the UN in order to achieve a mutually acceptable solution to the regional conflict over the Moroccan Sahara.
On the multilateral level, Mr. Bartolo expressed his gratitude to Morocco for its support for Malta's candidacy for the UN Security Council for the 2023-2024 period, emphasizing that his country will be a voice for mediation, negotiation and peace.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates.
© Press Release 2021
Disclaimer: The contents of this press release was provided from an external third party provider. This website is not responsible for, and does not control, such external content. This content is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis and has not been edited in any way. Neither this website nor our affiliates guarantee the accuracy of or endorse the views or opinions expressed in this press release.
The press release is provided for informational purposes only. The content does not provide tax, legal or investment advice or opinion regarding the suitability, value or profitability of any particular security, portfolio or investment strategy. Neither this website nor our affiliates shall be liable for any errors or inaccuracies in the content, or for any actions taken by you in reliance thereon. You expressly agree that your use of the information within this article is at your sole risk.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, this website, its parent company, its subsidiaries, its affiliates and the respective shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents, advertisers, content providers and licensors will not be liable (jointly or severally) to you for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, incidental, punitive or exemplary damages, including without limitation, lost profits, lost savings and lost revenues, whether in negligence, tort, contract or any other theory of liability, even if the parties have been advised of the possibility or could have foreseen any such damages.
