LAAYOUNE: The United Arab Emirates opened its consulate general in Laayoune, southern Morocco, on Wednesday.
His Majesty King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces had a telephone conversation in which His Highness informed King Mohammed VI of the UAE’s decision to open the consulate general in the City of Laayoune, extending support to Morocco in its genuine causes in regional and international levels.
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation announced the opening of the UAE Consulate General in Laayoune in a speech via videoconferencing. Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates; and Saeed Ahmed Al Dhaheri, UAE Ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco, unveiled the commemorative plaque marking the opening of the UAE consulate in the presence of representatives of the diplomatic corps in Laayoune and officials of the local authorities in the city.
Sheikh Abdullah emphasized that UAE is keen to develop and strengthen its bilateral relations with brotherly and friendly countries and build bridges of communication and cooperation with them to serve the interests and aspirations of our countries and peoples and contribute to development and progress at various levels. He also pointed out that this step is a reflection of the UAE’s long-standing historical relations and strategic partnership based on the highest levels established since 1971 and strengthened by the UAE’s participation in the ‘Green March.’
He stressed that UAE values the leading role of His Majesty King Mohammed VI in coordinating and consulting with the UAE leadership to help achieve security, stability, and peace in the region, supporting international efforts to resolve conflicts and crises at the regional and global levels and exchanging views to reach a common vision.
The UAE Consulate in Laayoune would play an important role in promoting positive opportunities towards expanding areas of mutual interest and deepening bilateral cooperation.
Said Ahmed Al Dhaheri affirmed the constant support of the UAE’s leadership to strengthen brotherly relations and solidarity with the Kingdom of Morocco. UAE also supports Moroccan sovereignty over its southern regions and initiatives to achieve stability, development, and prosperity. He also praised reforms carried out by His Majesty King Mohammed VI in the southern regions of Morocco and efforts to promote this region and make it a strategic bridge to Africa.
The opening of the UAE consulate in Laayoune would strengthen bilateral relations at all levels of trade, economic, investment, and cultural exchange between the countries.
Source: WAM
