This reaffirmation was highlighted during a visit to Morocco by the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Wendy Sherman, during which she held political consultations with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad, Nasser Bourita, and co-chaired with him the session of the Moroccan-U.S. strategic dialogue on regional political issues.
On this occasion, Bourita and Sherman discussed the importance of promoting and protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms and building on the productive Morocco-U.S. dialogue on human rights held in September 2021, which serves as the main platform to discuss all human rights related issues, said a joint statement.
The two sides also expressed their intent to continue cooperation on issues of common interest such as regional peace and prosperity, and the development of Africa and regional security, according to the same source.
In addition, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State emphasized the crucial role played by the Kingdom of Morocco in maintaining regional security and stability as well as its contribution to peace and prosperity in the Middle East.
The meeting between the two parties also reiterated the commitment to the long-standing relations between Morocco and the United States that date to the Treaty of Peace and Friendship in 1787.
Bourita and Sherman noted that “the strategic bilateral partnership between Morocco and the United States is rooted in shared interests in regional peace, security, and prosperity.” They also discussed areas for future U.S.-Moroccan cooperation.
On the occasion of this meeting, which coincided with International Women’s Day, Bourita and Sherman welcomed the commemoration of this date as a milestone in promoting and advancing women’s rights, stressing the need to advance efforts aiming at strengthening women’s rights and achieving equality.
The Morocco-U.S. strategic dialogue on regional political issues was an opportunity for the U.S. and Moroccan diplomacy to review a series of issues of common interest, including security and human rights cooperation, and to discuss regional issues related to the Sahel, Libya and Ukraine.
This dialogue is part of the regular strategic consultations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the United States of America.
Source: Agency Morocaine De Presse